Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Mosque Sealed in Rajaji Tiger Reserve Following Court Order
A mosque located in the Rajaji Tiger Reserve was sealed by officials.
This action followed a Supreme Court order that prevents any human activities within the protected area.
The mosque was built on protected forest land.
The forest department objected, leading to a court case where the government pointed out the illegality.
Warning signs were posted, and legal action will be taken against any violators.
A mosque in Uttarakhand's Rajaji Tiger Reserve was sealed.
The sealing was in compliance with a Supreme Court order.
The order prohibits human activity within the sanctuary.
The mosque was built on 0.0008 hectares of forest land.
Legal action will be taken against violators.
- Who
- Sanctuary administration and police
- What
- Sealed a mosque
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to a Supreme Court order prohibiting human activity in the sanctuary
- Location
- Asha Rodi Forest Beat, Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand
- Action
- Sealing of a mosque
- Reason
- Violation of Supreme Court order prohibiting human activity in sanctuary
- Date of Sealing
- Tuesday
- Forest Land
- 0.0008 hectares
- Involved Parties
- Sanctuary administration, police, and forest department