Demolition drive carried out in Sambhal on illegal construction
The Sambhal administration conducted a demolition drive to remove illegal encroachments, including an Eidgah built on government land. Officials stated the reclaimed land will be allocated to landless families living below the poverty line.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing tension between land reclamation policies and the preservation of religious structures on public land.
Sambhal administration on Friday (July 17, 2026), carried out a demolition drive under Hazratnagar Garhi police station limits against illegal encroachments, including an Eidgah built on government land. The structure was built on a 312 square metre plot of land.
The article presents the administration's justification for the demolition while noting the nature of the structure removed.
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