In a sweeping operation across Uttar Pradesh, Indian authorities have demolished more than 350 religious establishments, including mosques, madrasas, and Eidgahs, citing unauthorized construction on government land near the Nepal border.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a crackdown on what it claims are illegally constructed religious structures along the India-Nepal border. According to a report by Hindustan Times, over 350 sites—including mosques, madrasas, shrines, and Eidgahs—have been razed in recent weeks.
Operations are currently underway in seven districts: Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Pilibhit. On Wednesday alone, officials demolished two structures in Maharajganj, and one each in Shravasti and Bahraich.
District authorities reported that two unregistered madrasas in Semrahani village of Pharenda tehsil and Jugouli village in Nautanwa tehsil were dismantled in Maharajganj. In Shravasti’s Kalimpurwa area, a madrasa built on government land was demolished, while a shrine on forest land in Bahraich was also removed.
The administration claims these religious structures were erected within 10 kilometers of the Nepal border on public lands, including forest areas and government plots, without proper authorization. Despite their religious identity, officials say the buildings were constructed in violation of land use laws.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict directives to prevent any form of land encroachment under the guise of religion. Acting on his orders, local police, district officials, and the land survey department have joined forces to identify and dismantle unauthorized sites.
Authorities are also investigating the individuals and groups responsible for constructing these structures, promising further legal action if necessary.
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