Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Demolition of Sanjauli Mosque Resumes
The Sanjauli Mosque in Shimla is being partially demolished because the upper levels were built illegally.
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh ordered the demolition, and the Shimla Municipal Corporation is carrying it out.
Two floors have already been taken down, and the third floor is being demolished.
The mosque originally had five floors, but the court said the lower two floors can stay for now.
Some local Hindus are concerned about the mosque and the increase in the Muslim population in the area.
They say that some people coming to the mosque have caused problems, like harassing women and committing crimes.
The mosque committee and the Waqf Board have tried to stop the demolition, but the court has upheld the order.
The next hearing about this case is on 9th March.
Demolition of illegal sections of Sanjauli Mosque in Shimla has resumed following a High Court order.
Two floors have been demolished, and the third floor is currently being dismantled.
The High Court ordered the demolition of the upper three floors, while the lower two floors remain unchanged.
Local Hindus have expressed concerns about demographic changes and harassment by mosque visitors.
The next court hearing is scheduled for 9th March, with the Waqf Board and mosque committee appealing the decision.
- Who
- Shimla Municipal Corporation, Himachal Pradesh High Court, Dev Bhoomi Sangarsh Samiti, Himachal Pradesh State Waqf Board, local Hindus
- What
- Demolition of illegal sections of Sanjauli Mosque
- When
- Demolition commenced after High Court order on 3rd December, next hearing on 9th March
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To comply with High Court order regarding illegal construction
- Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Court Order Date
- 3rd December
- Demolition Status
- Two floors demolished, third floor ongoing
- Original Structure
- Five stories
- Next Court Hearing
- 9th March