India News | UP: 'Illegal' Madrassa Demolished in Amethi
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A madrassa, built "illegally" on government land, was on Monday demolished by the district administration here, officials said.
Amethi, Sep 12 (PTI) A madrassa, built "illegally" on government land, was on Monday demolished by the district administration here, officials said.
District Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Mishra said that the madrassa was illegally built on grazing land along the Banda-Tanda highway in 2009.
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But, the madrassa was closed for the past two years, Mishra said, adding that a fine of Rs 2.24 lakh has been imposed on the owner of the building.
The officials also said that the madrassa was built to grab land.
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At the time of demolition, a police force was deployed at the site, they said.
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