Fatehpur authorities begin demolition of 180-year-old Noori Masjid

The local authorities of Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district have initiated the demolition drive of the 180-year-old historic Noori Masjid, citing encroachment issues.

The demolition process began on Tuesday, December 10, using bulldozers under heavy police presence. Authorities claimed that



the mosque which dates back to 1839 obstructed the proposed widening of the Banda Bahraich road (State Highway-13).

The district administration of Fatehpur has stated that the mosque management committee did not respond or pay heed to two notices that were issued to them regarding the encroachment.