Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Court-Ordered Dargah Demolition Begins in Mumbai
In Mumbai, a court ordered the demolition of a dargah (a Sufi shrine) in Dindoshi, Goregaon.
This happened on July 27, 2026, with heavy police security around the area.
The authorities started demolishing the shrine early in the morning, before a court hearing that was scheduled for later that day.
This made some people, like AIMIM leader Waris Pathan, upset because they felt the trustees of the shrine were not given a fair chance to present their case in court.
A similar demolition had happened in Aarey Colony last month, where another dargah was torn down.
People are concerned about the way these demolitions are being handled.
Demolition of Shahenshah-e-Pir Baba Dargah in Dindoshi, Goregaon, Mumbai, following a court order.
Heavy police security deployed, access to the site restricted.
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan criticized the timing of the demolition, stating it denied the trustees their day in court.
Previous demolition of a dargah in Aarey Colony on June 2, 2026.
The shrine in Aarey Colony was under dispute and had faced previous demolitions.
- Who
- Authorities and AIMIM leader Waris Pathan
- What
- Demolition of Shahenshah-e-Pir Baba Dargah structure
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Dindoshi, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Court order due to the structure being on Forest Department land
Authorities
AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan
Timing of Demolition
Authorities
The demolition was carried out in the morning before the court hearing.
AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan
The demolition was conducted before the scheduled court hearing, denying the trustees their day in court.
Access to the Site
Authorities
Access to the disputed site was restricted for security reasons.
AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan
The authorities did not allow anyone, including Waris Pathan, to enter the premises.
- Location
- Dindoshi, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Date of Demolition
- July 27, 2026
- Previous Demolition
- June 2, 2026 in Aarey Colony
- Security Measures
- Heavy police security deployed
- Court Hearing
- Scheduled for 2:00 PM on the day of demolition