Archive · 24 Jan 2026
KGMU Orders Removal of Mazars, Sparks Muslim Leaders' Outcry
The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in India has ordered the removal of five mazars (shrines) from its campus within 15 days.
The university says these shrines were built without permission and are causing problems like blocking paths and affecting safety.
However, Muslim leaders and the shrine managers are upset and say the shrines have been there for a long time and are not causing any trouble.
They want the university to withdraw the notices.
The university says it will take further action if the shrines are not removed in time.
KGMU ordered the removal of five mazars from its campus within 15 days, citing illegal encroachment and disruption of campus activities.
The university administration claims the shrines were built without valid permission and are causing safety and sanitation issues.
Muslim leaders and shrine managers have protested the move, stating the mazars have been there for a long time and are not causing any problems.
The All India Shia Personal Law Board and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board have demanded the notices be withdrawn.
The university spokesperson stated that further legal and administrative action, including forcible removal, will be taken if the shrines are not removed within the stipulated time.
- Who
- King George’s Medical University (KGMU) administration and Muslim leaders
- What
- Order to remove five mazars (shrines) from the campus
- When
- Notices issued on Friday, removal to be completed within 15 days
- Where
- KGMU campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Alleged illegal encroachment and disruption of campus activities
- Number of Mazars
- 5
- Timeframe for Removal
- 15 days
- Location of Mazars
- Behind Building No. 2 of the Department of Microbiology, near the Trauma Centre, the new orthopaedic building, and the Respiratory department
- Total Mazars on Campus
- 8
- Mazars Removed Previously
- 3