The structure was razed early on September 5 after a district court upheld an earlier order declaring it an unauthorised construction on government land.

Saharanpur authorities demolish mosque amid heavy police presence; MP Iqra Hasan placed under house arrest, raising concerns of political unrest.

The demolition came after a complaint by former Bajrang Dal office bearer, who alleged that the structure had been illegally built within the DM office complex.