Faridabad, Delhi Mosque Demolitions Trigger Protests and Clashes
Demolitions of alleged unauthorized mosque structures in Faridabad and Delhi trigger protests and clashes as authorities cite bylaws, road widening and public land encroachments amid ongoing court matters.
In Ganpati Colony, Faridabad, officials demolished a structure that they said lacked approved maps and violated building bylaws. Female protesters resisted the demolition, prompting police intervention as officials proceeded with the action.
In Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, a late-night operation removed parts of Madina Masjid to facilitate road widening. The action followed notices backed by court proceedings concerning alleged encroachments.
Authorities maintain that the structures were unauthorized and had been built on public land. Critics, however, have questioned the timing of the demolitions and described the enforcement as selective, particularly amid ongoing court matters.
The two demolition operations have placed renewed focus on the enforcement of building rules and alleged encroachments, while the protests and legal disputes have added to tensions surrounding the actions in Faridabad and Delhi.

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