Demolition of 'Illegal' Mosque in U.P.’s Sambhal Village Under Way Amid Heavy Police Deployment
Heavy police deployment and drone surveillance are in place as officials raze a mosque they said was built illegally on public land.
- On Thursday, November 12, 2026, authorities began demolition of a mosque allegedly built illegally on 130 square metres of public land in the Asmoli area of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
- Asmoli Circle Officer Aman Singh said local residents reported illegal construction in Qutubpur Satta village over a month ago, prompting the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to order the demolition following an inquiry.
- Four station house officers and personnel from 10 police stations were deployed alongside a platoon of the Provincial Armed Constabulary to facilitate the operation at the site.
- Security forces are monitoring the populated area using drones and by stationing personnel on rooftops to ensure the demolition proceeds peacefully.
- Revenue officials and police personnel remain on-site to oversee the action and carry out the demolition as directed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's legal order.
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Demolition of 'illegal' mosque in U.P.’s Sambhal village under way amid heavy police deployment
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