Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Bareilly Authorities Demolish Illegal Gaushala
In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, authorities demolished a gaushala (cow shelter) that was built on government land meant for a public park.
The demolition was carried out by the Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) with the help of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) to ensure safety.
The gaushala was run by a person named Sanjeev Gaur and was accused of taking over about 5,000 square feet of land.
Local residents had complained that the encroachment took away their public space for recreation.
The authorities followed court and authority orders to demolish the structure.
Some people protested during the operation, but the authorities completed the task without any major issues.
Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) demolished an illegal gaushala in Maulanagar, Bareilly.
The gaushala was accused of encroaching on 5,000 square feet of government land earmarked as a public park.
The demolition was carried out with heavy police deployment to prevent any law and order problems.
Local residents had complained about the loss of public space for recreation.
The gaushala was run by Mahamandaleshwar Sanjeev Gaur.
- Who
- Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
- What
- Demolition of an illegal gaushala
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Maulanagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The gaushala was accused of encroaching on government land earmarked as a public park.
Authorities
Gaushala Operators and Supporters
Legality of the Gaushala
Authorities
The gaushala was illegally constructed on government land earmarked as a public park.
Gaushala Operators and Supporters
The gaushala operators and supporters may argue that the gaushala serves a religious and social purpose, potentially justifying its existence despite the encroachment.
Public Space Utilization
Authorities
The demolition restores public space for recreation and walking, benefiting local residents.
Gaushala Operators and Supporters
The gaushala provides a sanctuary for cows, which is important for the local community's religious and cultural practices.
- Location
- Maulanagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Demolition
- July 28
- Area of Encroachment
- 5,000 square feet
- Authorities Involved
- Bareilly Development Authority (BDA), Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)
- Gaushala Operator
- Mahamandaleshwar Sanjeev Gaur