Uttar Pradesh Demolishes Illegal Mosque Structures on Government Land, June 06

Uttar Pradesh authorities demolished illegal structures built on government land in two districts on June 06. In Moradabad, officials removed a mosque ablution area from pond land. In Sambhal, a two-story mosque and multiple houses were cleared from cemetery land. The administration says it will continue removing encroachments from public property.

Moradabad Ablution Area Demolished

In Moradabad’s Didori village, administration teams demolished part of a mosque ablution area built on 0.223 hectares of government pond land. The land is registered as a pond in revenue records. Officials said the ablution area occupied 200 square meters of the pond land.

A revenue team led by SDM Abhay Singh surveyed the land on Thursday and demolished the structure on Friday. The mosque committee was present during demolition. The administration warned that illegal occupation of government land would not be tolerated.

Sambhal Mosque and Houses Cleared

In Sambhal’s Kaserua village, authorities demolished a two-story mosque and eight houses built on cemetery land. The revenue department claimed 1,200 square meters of cemetery land was occupied by the mosque. An additional 600 square meters held eight more houses, and 411 hectares of tree-planting land was used for farming.

A tahsildar court issued eviction orders on April 21. The demolition followed a survey by revenue officials. Police recovered ‘I LOVE MUHAMMAD’ posters and flags inside the mosque, prompting an investigation by the district police superintendent.

Government Land Encroachment Pattern

The demolitions follow a pattern of illegal construction on public property in Uttar Pradesh. Revenue records show multiple instances where government land designated for specific purposes—ponds, cemeteries, tree-planting areas—was occupied for private structures. Officials said the administration continues clearing encroachments across districts.

The state has adopted a systematic approach. Revenue teams conduct land surveys, verify records, and issue warnings before demolition. Officials say this protects public resources and ensures land is used for intended purposes.

Environmental Protection Milestone

On World Environment Day 2026, India designated its 100th Ramsar wetland site. The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was recognized for protecting migratory and resident bird species. The National Green Tribunal led environmental conservation efforts across the country, emphasizing wetland protection and sustainable land use practices.

Final Thoughts

Uttar Pradesh is enforcing land laws by removing illegal structures from government property. The state’s revenue teams are clearing encroachments on ponds, cemeteries, and protected areas to reclaim public resources for their intended use.

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