The Sanjauli Mosque was illegal since its construction. Walking through the streets, one sees almost only Hindus going about their daily work, and rarely a Muslim. Yet, a mosque was built in this small area. It serves a specific purpose. Rohingyas and Bangladeshis have also reached here.
The plea was filed by the Waqf Board and Sanjauli Mosque Committee. In the court however, the Waqf Board failed to present any solid document regarding the mosque. Following this, the district court has upheld the decision of the Municipal Corporation court.
In a significant development in the case of a mosque in Shimla’s Sanjauli area, the municipal corporation court has ordered the demolition of the entire 5-storey structure
Muslim groups are retracting their own statements assuring demolition of illegally constructed mosque in the Sanjauli area of Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla