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Protests Erupt in Sanjauli Over Prayers Held Inside ‘Illegal’ Mosque Structure
Tensions rose in Sanjauli as Hindu organizations held a protest against the state government for allegedly allowing prayers inside a mosque structure declared illegal by the court. Demonstrators accused the administration of ignoring their concerns as the dispute now moves to the High Court.
A protest broke out in Sanjauli on Saturday after prayers were reportedly offered inside a mosque structure that the court had earlier declared “illegal.” The Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, along with the Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, staged a demonstration against the state government, accusing it of permitting religious activity at the disputed site.
The protesters held a symbolic funeral march in Sanjauli and later burned an effigy of the state government outside the Sanjauli Police Station.
Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti co-convener Madan Thakur claimed that several people had offered prayers at the disputed structure despite the administration’s previous assurance that no such activity would be allowed.
“This clearly shows that the administration is supporting them while ignoring our demands. It appears there is an attempt to regularize this illegal mosque,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Muslim community has challenged the district court’s order in the High Court, filing a petition against the ruling. In October, the district court had upheld the decision of the Municipal Commissioner’s Court and ordered the demolition of the structure.
The committee also announced that it would intensify its agitation against the government in the coming days.
