Dehradun, June 22 -- In a decisive administrative move, the Uttarakhand government has again intensified its campaign against illegal madrasas operating without recognition or registration across the state. Acting under direct instructions from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a total of 222 such institutions have been sealed so far. In the latest action, four more illegal madrasas were sealed in Haridwar district on late Wednesday night, raising the total number in that district alone to 85.

The drive, which spans several districts, has so far led to the closure of 66 madrasas in Udham Singh Nagar, 44 in Dehradun, 24 in Nainital, two in Pauri, and one in Almora. District Magistrate, Haridwar, Mayur Dixit, who is overseeing the operat...