Shimla Court Orders Demolition of Three Floors of Disputed Mosque

The court mandates the mosque committee and Waqf Board to dismantle the unauthorized construction within two months.

The Shimla Municipal Commissioner's court ruled that the top three floors of the Sanjauli mosque must be demolished due to unauthorized construction.
The mosque committee and Waqf Board are responsible for the demolition costs and have agreed to comply with the court's order.
The decision follows protests by Hindu organizations demanding the demolition of the illegal structure, which led to injuries during clashes with police.
The case, which has been ongoing for over a decade, will be reviewed again on December 21 regarding the remaining floors of the mosque.
The issue has sparked broader communal tensions in the region, with calls for scrutiny over land use and migrant worker verification.