Uttar Pradesh: Railways issues notice to mosque near Kashi station, committee disputes legality

The Northern Railways’ Varanasi division has issued a notice to the management of a mosque located near gate number 1 of the Kashi railway station, asking them to vacate the premises by June 20.

The mosque is managed by the Anjuman Intizamia Masajid Varanasi, which has stated that the notice is illegal. According to the committee, the notice does not contain any date, signature, or official stamp. They also claim that the mosque is registered with the Varanasi Municipal Corporation.

Railway officials, however, maintain that the mosque is situated on land belonging to the railway department. The notice, which ends with the line 'By order, Railways Administration, Northern Railways, Varanasi', warns that the railway administration will demolish the mosque if it is not removed by the specified deadline.

The dispute highlights conflicting claims over the ownership and legality of the structure. The committee has said it will respond to the notice appropriately after reviewing its legal validity. No further details have been provided by either side at this time.