A mosque has been demolished in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The demolition operation took place on Thursday in the village of Kutubpur Satta, located in the Asmoli area of the district. A large number of police personnel were deployed at the site to maintain law and order during the operation. According to the police, the mosque had been constructed without authorization.
Tehsildar Dhirendra Kumar Singh stated that the mosque was built on approximately 150 square meters of land designated as ‘Waqf’ property—situated within a populated area—without the permission of the Waqf Board. He remarked, “The structure was built without authorization. An operation is being carried out today to remove this illegal construction.”
Asmoli Circle Officer Aman Singh explained that, more than a month ago, local residents had complained to the police and revenue department officials, alleging that a mosque was being constructed illegally on land intended for public use by the villagers. Subsequently, a joint team from the relevant departments inspected the site and confirmed that the construction lacked the necessary approvals. Following an investigation, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Sambhal declared the structure illegal and ordered its removal.
To ensure security during the operation, four Station House Officers (SHOs), police personnel from ten different police stations, and a platoon of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) were deployed. Additionally, police personnel were positioned on the rooftops of nearby buildings to maintain surveillance, and the entire area was monitored using drones. Extra precautions were taken to prevent any untoward incidents while the operation was underway in the densely populated area.
