Guwahati, June 26 -- The district administration on Monday, demolished the 128-year-old Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid in Assam's Dibrugarh to make way for the construction and expansion of a key drainage system connecting Bokul to the Sessa Bridge.

The demolition, which took place in the Chaulkhowa area, was conducted after following all legal protocols, including land acquisition procedures.

According to the Circle Officer of Dibrugarh West Revenue Circle, compensation for the acquired land is currently being processed. He also expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by the local residents.

In the aftermath of the demolition, misleading information circulated on social media, alleging that the mosque was forcibly evicted. To addr...