The Ghaziabad district administration demolished a madrasa that it claimed was operating illegally in Masuri, as part of a verification drive launched after the murder of a teenager in Khoda last week. The demolition took place in Kallu Garhi village following an order from the tehsildar court.
Details of the Demolition Drive
Revenue department officials, accompanied by police personnel, demolished structures associated with Madrasa Jamia Arabia Imatul Islam. Authorities alleged that the madrasa had been built through encroachment on government property. The action led to the recovery of nearly one hectare of public land, valued at approximately Rs 20 crore to Rs 25 crore.
Court Order and Recovery
According to District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar, the tehsildar court had passed an order concerning five hectares of government land. Of this, nearly one hectare was allegedly occupied by the madrasa, where seven rooms and several other structures had been constructed without authorization. “Acting on the court’s order, the tehsildar Sadar and police teams carried out the demolition drive,” Mandar said.
Legal Action Against Operator
Police registered an FIR against Farrukh Beg, a resident of Delhi, for allegedly running the institution despite official notices. The case was filed on the complaint of Lekhpal Anupam Mishra under sections 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant), 329(3) (criminal trespass), 329(4) (criminal and house trespass), and relevant sections of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
Recovery Notice Issued
In addition to the demolition, authorities issued a recovery notice of Rs 1.23 crore against Beg. The action underscores the administration's crackdown on illegal encroachments on government land.
