Saharanpur authorities demolish ‘illegal’ mosque; SP MP Iqra Hasan prevented from reaching site
The Court of the City Magistrate declared the mosque illegal last month and issued an order for its demolition
On September 5, 2026, Saharanpur authorities demolished a mosque situated within the District Magistrate's office complex, following a court ruling declaring it illegal. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate and City Magistrate were present during the demolition, which took place amidst a strong police presence. The mosque had been constructed within the Collectorate premises, and the Court of the City Magistrate had ordered its demolition the previous month.
Lok Sabha MP Iqra Hasan from Kairana had planned to visit Saharanpur on the same day, but she was reportedly placed under house arrest as she left her residence to travel to the city. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of attempting to incite unrest along communal lines ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Afzal Ansari, a senior SP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Ghazipur, denounced the BJP's actions, stating that placing an MP under house arrest is undemocratic. He added that the government is attempting to stir communal tensions before the elections.
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- Saharanpur: Illegal mosque inside DM office complex demolished under high security timesofindia.indiatimes.com
