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PWD Takes Control of Disputed Dhar Imambara Under Heavy Security

The local Tazia Committee has petitioned the Supreme Court, setting up a legal review of the handover.

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Overview

  • District authorities transferred possession to the Public Works Department on the night of August 19–20 in compliance with a sub-divisional magistrate’s order issued after a High Court directive.
  • Police said about 1,500 personnel, including Special Task Force and Special Armed Forces units with drone surveillance, secured the operation and remain deployed.
  • The Tazia Committee has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the transfer of the Hatwada imambara.
  • An appeal by the committee to the divisional commissioner was dismissed after the SDM ruled in favor of the PWD on July 14.
  • Officials say the area is peaceful under tight security, reports indicate the building was sealed around 3 a.m., and authorities cite longstanding government ownership while the committee notes seasonal use since 1973.