Sambhal District Administration Demolishes Illegal Mazar at Lake Site
Illegal mazar demolished at Sambhal lake site
The Times Of India
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The Sambhal district administration in Uttar Pradesh, India, demolished an illegally constructed mazar at Sambhal lake during an anti-encroachment drive. This action was part of a broader initiative to restore public water bodies and combat illegal land occupation, following a court order for eviction.
- 01The illegal structure, known as Sher Ali Baba Pir Mazar, occupied approximately 23 square meters of the lake land.
- 02The lake area spans nearly 11.495 hectares (around 180 bighas) and has been cleared of illegal occupation.
- 03The demolition operation lasted nearly three hours and was supervised by Tehsildar Dhirendra Kumar Singh and Naib Tehsildar Deepak Kumar Jurail.
- 04Over 100 hectares of land have been reclaimed from encroachments across Sambhal district as part of the ongoing campaign.
- 05The district administration plans to begin restoration and beautification work at the lake site following the demolition.
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On Saturday, the Sambhal district administration conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Sirsi town, demolishing an illegally built mazar located in a lake area under the Hazrat Nagar Garhi police station. The lake, recorded as government land, covers approximately 11.495 hectares (around 180 bighas). This operation was initiated under the direction of the newly appointed district magistrate, Ankit Khandelwal, as part of a campaign to clear encroachments from public land and restore water bodies for groundwater conservation.
The illegal structure, identified as the Sher Ali Baba Pir Mazar, occupied about 23 square meters of the lake land. Legal proceedings began in 2024, leading to eviction orders after the caretaker of the shrine passed away and no objections were raised. The demolition lasted nearly three hours and was overseen by local revenue officials and police to ensure law and order. Following the successful operation, the administration plans to undertake restoration and beautification efforts at the lake site.
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The demolition of the illegal mazar will help restore the lake area, contributing to groundwater conservation and improving local water resources.
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