Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Sanjauli Mosque Dispute: Protest Called, Court Ruling Ignored
A group in Shimla wants to protest on Nov 21 because they think a mosque in their area is illegal and shouldn't be used for prayers.
They've been sitting in protest since Nov 17 and want the police to stop bothering them.
The court said the mosque should be torn down, but it's still standing and people are still praying there.
Last time they protested, some people got hurt.
Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti calls for protest on Nov 21 demanding mosque's sealing
Samiti members on hunger strike since Nov 17, seeking withdrawal of FIR against them
Mosque declared illegal by court, but prayers continue and electricity, water not disconnected
Samiti contends mosque is 'disputed and illegal structure', should not be used for prayers
Previous protest on Sep 11 ended in violence, 10 injured
- Who
- Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti and local Muslims
- What
- Called for protest, preventing prayers, seeking withdrawal of FIR
- When
- Nov 21 protest called, Nov 17 hunger strike began, Sep 11 previous protest
- Where
- Sanjauli, Shimla
- Why
- Dispute over legality of mosque and prayers being offered
Samiti's Stance
Muslims' Stance
Mosque Legality
Samiti's Stance
Illegal, should be sealed and demolished
Muslims' Stance
Legal, should be allowed for prayers
- Mosque Status
- Declared illegal by court
- Previous Protest Date
- Sep 11, 2021
- Injured in Previous Protest
- 10 people
