Sitapur, June 11 -- In a significant move against illegal encroachments, the management of a madrasa built on government-owned pond land in Sitapur has begun self-demolishing the structure following a stern order and a heavy fine imposed by the district administration.

Sitapur District Magistrate (DM) and Collector, Dr Rajaganapathy R, on Wednesday, stated that the case pertains to the Kachnar area.

The action follows an order issued under Section 67(5) by the DM's court, which mandated the immediate removal of the illegal structure and upheld a fine of Rs 10 lakh.

Speaking on the development to ANI, DM Dr Rajaganapathy R said, "This pertains to the Kachnar case. We issued an order under Section 67(5) through the DM's court. This order...