Illegal Madrasa Linked to UK Cleric Demolished in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Illegal madrasa linked to UK-based cleric razed in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar
Hindustan Times
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An illegal madrasa associated with Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based cleric from eastern Uttar Pradesh, was demolished in Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar district. The structure, built on government land, faced legal action after complaints about its construction and alleged foreign funding violations.
- 01The madrasa was demolished following a legal order due to illegal construction on government land.
- 02Shamsul Huda Khan, the madrasa's owner, is under investigation for links to extremist networks and financial irregularities.
- 03Over 100 police personnel were deployed during the demolition, which used six bulldozers.
- 04The madrasa had been closed since 2024 and was linked to foreign funding allegations.
- 05Khan has faced multiple criminal cases, including misuse of foreign exchange and fraud.
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On Sunday, an illegal madrasa in Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, was demolished following a court order. The structure, associated with Shamsul Huda Khan, a UK-based cleric originally from eastern Uttar Pradesh, was built on 640 square metres of government land and was estimated to have cost nearly ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD). The demolition was executed by 10 teams under tight security, involving over 100 police personnel, including women constables. Khan, who acquired British citizenship in 2013, is facing multiple criminal cases, including allegations of financial irregularities and links to extremist networks. The madrasa had been closed since 2024, when it had around 400 students enrolled. Legal actions began after a complaint was filed in 2024, leading to a court order for demolition issued in November 2025. The operation raised concerns about the alleged misuse of foreign funds for promoting radicalization.
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The demolition of the madrasa may impact local residents and students who were previously enrolled, as well as raise awareness of illegal constructions and foreign funding in educational institutions.
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