Mosque built on gram sabha land razed under heavy security in UP

A mosque allegedly constructed on gram sabha land in a village here was razed by the administration on Wednesday, June 17, officials said.

Police and revenue department teams were present during the demolition exercise in Ber Khera village under the Bhagpatpur police station area. Security was strengthened in the area, and the illegal construction was removed using a bulldozer, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Kunwar Akash Singh



said.

According to officials, the land on which the mosque was built was recorded in revenue documents as a “khad ke gaddhe” (manure pit) and was classified as gram sabha land. After verification of land records and ownership status, authorities found the construction unauthorised and initiated action following legal procedures.

The demolition was carried out peacefully under the supervision of administrative officials, and the law and order situation was normal, officials said.