MEERUT, Oct. 7 -- The Sambhal district administration has issued notices seeking a response from a mosque and around 80 houses allegedly built illegally on pond land in the Hatim Sarai area under Sadar tehsil, officials said on Tuesday. A portion of the Gausulwara Masjid, allegedly built on encroached land in another area, was also voluntarily demolished.

According to officials, a revenue department team led by tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh visited the Hatim Sarai area under Raisatti police station limits on Tuesday and marked all identified structures, including the mosque, with red crosses.

Officials said the situation remained peaceful, with no resistance from residents. Notices have already been issued to all concerned, directing...