Jammu, June 3 -- A mosque was allegedly built on privately owned land in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, without obtaining the necessary approvals or permits. The Kawagoe city government has instructed the landowner, a company reportedly connected to Pakistan, to remove the structure and comply with local regulations. However, the Embassy of Pakistan has distanced itself from the incident.

"This structure was built without the city's permission, and we are continuing guidance with the ultimate goal of its removal," city stated noting that it is not treating the case differently just because it is a mosque.

A mosque - named "Japan Jaame Masjid Ramzan," - was allegedly built on privately owned land in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, without obt...