Shimla: Police Intervene in Sanjauli Mosque Dispute
Tensions escalated at the Sanjauli Mosque in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, over prayers. Members of the Muslim community arrived to offer prayers, but some local residents opposed it and prevented them from entering the mosque. The police intervened to control the situation, which has now been brought under control.
The Sanjauli Mosque dispute has been in the headlines for some time. The issue intensified after a clash between two groups in Mahli on August 31, 2024. On September 5, 2024, Hindu organizations held protests in Shimla, followed by aggressive demonstrations in Sanjauli-Dhali on September 11.
On September 12, 2024, the Sanjauli Mosque Committee approached the Municipal Commissioner Court and offered to remove the illegal parts of the mosque. On May 3, 2025, the MC Commissioner Court ordered the removal of two additional floors. The Wakf Board challenged this order in the district court on May 17. During the hearings, records were repeatedly summoned, and an interim stay was imposed. Finally, the court delivered its verdict on October 30, 2025.
Timeline of Key Events:
- August 31, 2024: Clash in Mahli; mosque dispute escalates.
- September 1 & 5, 2024: Protests by Hindu organizations.
- September 11, 2024: Aggressive demonstrations in Sanjauli-Dhali.
- September 12, 2024: Mosque committee approaches Municipal Commissioner Court.
- October 5, 2024: Permission granted to remove three floors.
- May 3, 2025: Order to remove two more floors.
- May 17, 2025: Wakf Board challenges the order.
- May 26, 2025: Interim stay imposed on mosque demolition.
- October 30, 2025: Court delivers final verdict.
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