Sambhal, Jan. 4 -- The Sambhal district administration on Sunday conducted an anti-encroachment drive in the Salempur area.

Speaking to ANI, DM Rajendra Pensia said the encroachment occurred approximately 20-25 years ago, and commercial activities were also being carried out here in the name of the madrasa.

"Wherever there is encroachment, we had warned and made the encroachers aware earlier as well. After that, we are identifying everyone and filing cases against them under Section 67, and we are removing all the encroachments through the legal process...The encroachment was done approximately 20-25 years ago, and commercial activities were also being carried out here in the name of the madrasa. Many shops were built, and rent was also...