Sant Kabir Nagar, April 27 -- Demolition of an allegedly illegal madrasa linked to Shamsul Huda Khan continued for the second consecutive day on Monday, as authorities faced difficulties bringing down the structure due to its unusually strong construction.

The operation resumed around 10 am, with the administration deploying two poclain machines and five bulldozers to remove the front portion of the building. However, one poclain machine developed a technical fault shortly after work began, slowing progress.

Despite nearly an hour of continuous effort, officials were unable to break the reinforced pillars, prompting a temporary halt in operations. Heavy-duty drilling machines have now been requisitioned from Gorakhpur to continue the demo...