Itanagar, June 4 -- The district administration of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Thursday sealed three Jama Masjids/Mosques located at Itanagar's C-Sector, Ganga, and Gohpur for allegedly operating without the mandatory statutory approvals and clearances.

Confirming the development, ICR Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu said the action was taken after a detailed verification process initiated following a memorandum submitted by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organization (APIYO) on January 13, 2026. The organization had alleged that several mosques in the Capital Region were functioning without obtaining the necessary permissions from the competent authorities.

In an official report submitted to the Principal Secretary of the H...