Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Mosque Demolished in Assam for Drainage Project with Community Consent
In Dibrugarh, India, an old mosque was taken down to make way for a new drainage system.
This is because the town often floods.
The local people agreed to the demolition, and the government is giving them money to compensate for the land.
The new drainage system is supposed to stop the flooding and improve the town.
A 128-year-old mosque in Dibrugarh, Assam, was demolished for a drainage project.
The demolition followed legal procedures, including land acquisition.
Compensation for the acquired land is being processed.
The local community cooperated and consented to the demolition.
The new drainage system aims to solve the town's waterlogging issue.
- Who
- Dibrugarh district administration and local community.
- What
- Demolition of Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid for a drainage system.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but demolition was on Monday.
- Where
- Dibrugarh, Assam, India
- Why
- To construct a drainage system to solve waterlogging problems and mitigate flooding.
Social Media vs. Reality
Dibrugarh District Administration and Community
Demolition
Social Media vs. Reality
The mosque was forcibly brought down by the district administration.
Dibrugarh District Administration and Community
The community fully supported the demolition.
- Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Structure Demolished
- Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid
- Age of Mosque
- 128 years
- Reason for Demolition
- Drainage project for flood mitigation
- Authority
- Dibrugarh Municipal Board and District Administration
- Legal Process
- Land acquisition and compensation
Sources
Chaulkhowa Jama Masjid in Dibrugarh was partially demolished for a road widening and drainage upgrade project.
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