Sambhal: The Sambhal district administration on Monday issued notices to owners of 12 shops allegedly built on encroached government land near a mosque – known as Thanewali Masjid as it is located in front of the Kotwali police station — in Sambhal city, giving them a 24-hour deadline to remove the structures or the shops will be demolished using a bulldozer.
Akarm Mochan Koop is among 19 historic wells in the city undergoing restoration as part of a heritage conservation initiative. On Friday, district magistrate Rajendra Pensiya ordered the excavation and restoration of the well, emphasising the need to clear encroachments.
During a meeting with shop owners on Sunday, the SDM underscored the significance of preserving the site, stating that preliminary investigations revealed the shops had encroached on public roads, narrowing the area.
