Sambhal, Oct. 2 -- A major demolition drive is underway in Raya Buzurg village of Sambhal district, targeting illegal constructions on government land.
The district administration began razing a large marriage hall followed by a mosque, both allegedly built illegally on pond land. The administration claims the structures, constructed adjacent to each other, were built without legal permission on several bighas of land designated as a pond.
The village, located around 30 km from Sambhal headquarters, has been turned into a fortified zone in anticipation of public unrest. Heavy police force from multiple stations, along with PAC personnel, have been deployed, and drones are being used for surveillance.
Sambhal SP KK Bishnoi stated, "The ow...