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Uttar Pradesh Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Border Encroachments and Unrecognized Madrasas

The state government has cleared over 250 illegal constructions and shut down 17 unrecognized madrasas near the India-Nepal border under ongoing legal enforcement measures.

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The 700-km border passes through seven U.P. districts -- Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit (For representation only)
Over dozen illegal madrassas in UP's Shravasti closed in anti-encroachment drive
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Overview

  • Authorities have cleared 89 illegal encroachments in Bahraich and 119 in Shravasti, including 17 unrecognized madrasas, during the operation from April 25–27.
  • In Shravasti, madrasas operating without valid documentation were shut down, with officials identifying 192 of the district's 297 madrasas as unrecognized.
  • Eviction and demolition actions are progressing under Section 67 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code in Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, and Balrampur districts.
  • Seven illegal encroachments were identified in Balrampur, with two occupants voluntarily vacating and legal proceedings ongoing for the remaining cases.
  • The campaign, aimed at securing sensitive border areas and reclaiming government land, includes continuous monitoring and further legal actions against violators.