Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal mosque razed; 2nd demolition in 4 months

Sambhal authorities demolished a mosque and a 30,000-sq-ft marriage hall, allegedly built illegally on government pond land. These decade-old structures were declared encroachments after a recent survey. This marks the second mosque demolition in four months. Notices were issued, but owners failed to act, leading to the bulldozer action under heavy police presence.