Saharanpur mosque demolished amid heavy security
A mosque located within the Saharanpur District Magistrate's office complex was demolished following a court order declaring it illegal. Opposition leader Iqra Hasan claimed she was placed under house arrest during the event.
Why it matters
The demolition of religious structures on government property often triggers significant communal and political tensions.
A mosque inside the Saharanpur District Magistrate office complex was demolished after a court declared it illegal. Samajwadi Party leader Iqra Hasan alleged she was placed under house arrest while scheduled to visit the area.
Published - September 05, 2026 07:02 pm IST
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