On Wednesday, two illegal structures in Maharajganj and one each in Shravasti and Bahraich were brought down as part of this ongoing campaign. The drive is being conducted under the direct orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has called for strict action against unauthorised religious constructions in border areas.
Districts along the India-Nepal border, including Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Pilibhit, have seen increased bulldozer action against illegal encroachments on government land. On Wednesday, two illegal madrasas were demolished in Semrahni and Jugouli villages in Maharajganj’s Pharenda tehsil, while unauthorized religious structures were also removed in Shravasti’s Bhinga tehsil and Bahraich's forest area.
| District | Madrasas | Mosques | Mazars | Eidgahs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharajganj | 29 | 09 | 07 | 01 |
| Siddharthnagar | 35 | 09 | 00 | 00 |
| Balrampur | 30 | 00 | 10 | 01 |
| Shravasti | 110 | 01 | 05 | 02 |
| Bahraich | 13 | 08 | 02 | 01 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 08 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Pilibhit | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 225 | 30 | 25 | 06 |
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