Saharanpur authorities demolish ‘illegal’ mosque; SP MP Iqra Hasan prevented from reaching site

Saharanpur authorities demolish ‘illegal’ mosque; SP MP Iqra Hasan prevented from reaching site

Saharanpur officials began tearing down a mosque that a city magistrate had ruled illegal, following a court order issued last month. The demolition proceeded despite protests, and State Police MP Iqra Hasan was stopped from reaching the site. Local residents claim the structure is a place of worship, while authorities cite lack of proper authorization.