On Thursday, the district administration in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, undertook a significant action by demolishing an illegal madrasa built on public land. This operation took place in the Naroli area within the Chandosi tehsil at Mohalla Banjari Kuan. According to officials, the Darul Uloom madrasa was constructed on a site that is officially recorded as a manure pit and public roadway in the revenue records. To maintain law and order during the demolition, police from five police stations and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) were deployed in the area, ensuring that the entire procedure was carried out peacefully.

Chandosi's Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ashish Tiwari mentioned that the demolition was necessary due to encroachments on land designated in the revenue records as a manure pit and roadway. Prior to the demolition, the concerned parties were issued two notices and given ample time to remove their encroachments. However, despite these warnings, the encroachments remained, which led to the decision to proceed with the demolition action against the madrasa on Thursday. The authorities emphasized that this action was in line with maintaining public order and adhering to the official designation of the land that had been misused.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the enforcement of land regulations in India, particularly concerning properties that are constructed on government land without authorization. The action taken by the local administration reflects a commitment to uphold law and order, although it raises questions about the circumstances surrounding land use and community responses to such demolitions. As discussions continue about the rights to religious spaces and government policies on land ownership, this case may contribute to broader dialogues about encroachments and the preservation of public land in urban areas in India.