Hyderabad, March 7 -- In a week-long crackdown, Uttarakhand's Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has reportedly sealed 11 madrasas (Muslim educational institutions), citing legal violations.

Officials asserted that the sealed madrasas, including Madarsa Jamia Islamia Noor Ul Huda, were not registered with the state Madrasa Board or the Education Department. The move has sparked widespread protests and condemnation from Muslim leaders.

According to reports, the madrasas also had attached mosques, which were used by local Muslims for daily prayers. The institutions have been closed at a time when Muslims across the country are observing Ramadan, which commenced on 2 March.

During the holy month, Muslim worshippers spend long hours in ...