Overview

• A British-era mazar at Government Doon Medical College in Dehradun was demolished overnight after a complaint on the Chief Minister's Helpline portal prompted an inquiry confirming its illegal status.
• The joint operation by multiple government departments was carried out at 2 am under tight security to prevent unrest and ensure swift clearance of the site.
• The Uttarakhand Waqf Board disputes the demolition, claiming the mazar was over 100 years old, legally registered, and built over the remains of Sufi saint Baba Kamaal Shah.
• The hospital administration had requested the removal of the mazar, citing interference with patient movement and alleged misuse by the caretaker for spiritual practices.
• This demolition is part of a broader campaign under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, which has removed over 600 illegal religious structures from public land since early 2024.