By Ghazala Ahmad
Around 30 structures, including mosques, several mazars (shrines), commercial establishments, and residential houses belonging to Muslims, have been demolished in Gujarat’s Kutch district over the past few days as part of an ‘anti-encroachment drive’, prompting allegations of arbitrary action and denial of due process from residents.
Juna Kandla Mosque in Gandhidham taluka of Kutch was demolished on Sunday night.
According to the mosque committee and documents reviewed by Maktoob, the mosque has been registered with the Gujarat State Waqf Board since 1965.
Mohammad Samar, president of the mosque committee, said, “The mosque was demolished without any prior notice.”
“Members of the management committee attempted to approach officials after learning about the demolition but were prevented from reaching the site,” he alleged.
A fact-finding delegation of the JUH, led by its secretary, Maulana Hakeemuddin Qasmi, visited the affected areas on Monday and met with residents, mosque committee members, and community representatives to assess the impact of the demolition drive.
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