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Ground Report: Madni Masjid in Gorakhpur’s Hata Demolished Without Court Order

Officials alleged that the demolished portion was built illegally.
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In Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is considered Yogi Adityanath’s stronghold. About a few kilometres from Gorakhpur lies Hata, where, a part of Madni Masjid was demolished without an order, citing it as a disputed section. Watch this ground report to know more.

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