Members of the Muslim community in Tilmas village, Mirganj, took the initiative on Monday to begin dismantling part of a mosque built on public pond land. This step followed an investigation by authorities, which confirmed the construction violated local regulations.
An inspection led by SDM Tripti Gupta and her team revealed that pillars and a lintel had been erected on pond land adjacent to the mosque, breaching construction rules. The revenue team’s findings further validated these violations.
On Monday, members of the Muslim community approached the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to propose voluntarily removing the illegal structure. Demolition work began that evening under police supervision but was suspended due to darkness, with plans to continue today.
The local Muslims explained that the mosque was originally built by village landlords, with the pond serving as a source of water for worshippers’ ablutions. They admitted the recent construction, which included pillars and a lintel, was an attempt to repair deteriorating walls affected by water exposure.
