Dehradun, July 4 -- An illegal mazaar obstructing the national highway widening project in Prem Nagar here was demolished late last night by the state government. The district administration had earlier issued a notice regarding the removal of the unauthorised structure. As no response was received within the stipulated time, the demolition was carried out by the administration in coordination with the National Highway authorities, late last night.

According to officials, no human or other remains were found within the religious structure, which had been erected along the roadside. Locals claimed that the site, marked by a green cloth and lit lamps, had been falsely presented as a mazaar and was constructed with the intention of encroach...