The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched a large-scale crackdown against illegal encroachments along the state's border with Nepal. Hundreds of unauthorised structures have been demolished in the 10–15 km area along the international boundary.

As part of the operation, strict action has been taken against illegal religious establishments. In the Bahraich district, authorities removed 89 illegal encroachments, while in Shravasti, 119 encroached sites were cleared, including 17 illegal madrasas. Similar actions were carried out in other districts, with 11 illegal constructions demolished in Siddharthnagar, 19 in Maharajganj, and seven cases of encroachment identified in Balrampur. Two of the encroachments in Balrampur were voluntarily removed, and action is still ongoing against the others.

The Uttar Pradesh government said the aim of this drive is to secure the sensitive border areas and ensure government land is used legally.

Madrasas closed for lack of documents

In Shravasti, seven madrasas were closed due to their failure to submit the necessary documents for recognition. The district administration explained that three madrasas in Bhinga tehsil and four in Jamunaha tehsil did not provide valid documents. District Minority Welfare Officer Devendra Ram told PTI, “Most of these were being operated secretly, some were being run illegally in rented houses or homes, and some in semi-constructed buildings.”

 

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