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.
“This is barren land. It had been encroached upon through the construction. Following a hearing at the Tehsildar’s court, an order for the removal of the encroachment was issued, and that order is being enforced today. We intend to put this reclaimed village land to good use by allocating it to landless families within the village, enabling those still living below the poverty line to lead dignified lives,” Ankit Khandelwal, District Magistrate, Sambhal, said.
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