Saharanpur Mosque Demolition Sparks Constitutional Outrage Over Religious Freedom
A 150-year-old mosque inside Saharanpur Collectorate was demolished at 5 AM after a district court upheld its illegal status. Opposition leaders condemned the action, questioning the timing and house arrest of MP Iqra Hasan. The mosque, built in 1911, was declared unauthorised in July 2025 under eviction laws. Authorities imposed a fine of Rs 6.41 crore. Legal challenges were dismissed by the court on September 4. Leaders like Mayawati, Owaisi, and others criticised the move as communal and unconstitutional.
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