Officials Seal Two Madrasa Rooms in Haridwar District, Protest Halts Second Sealing
Haridwar administration sealed rooms at one unauthorised madrasa in Iqbalpur while a separate sealing attempt at a Roorkee-area madrasa was halted after residents and political leaders protested.
Current Summary
Authorities in Haridwar district sealed two rooms at Darus Salam Madrasa in Ladherdeva, Iqbalpur, on October 28, acting on information that the institution was imparting religious education without authorisation from the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority. In a separate operation the same evening, a Roorkee tehsil administration team attempting to seal Darul Uloom Siddiqui Madrasa in Nanheda village faced strong resistance after a large crowd gathered, with leaders from some political parties also opposing the action and maintaining the madrasa had completed all required documentation. Due to the protest, officials did not seal the Nanheda madrasa and instead served a notice directing its management to obtain the necessary permission from the Minority Education Authority. The actions were carried out under the state's regulatory framework for religious educational institutions.
What We Know
- Roorkee tehsil administration sealed two rooms at Darus Salam Madrasa in Ladherdeva, Iqbalpur, for allegedly imparting religious education without authorisation from the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority.
- A separate attempt to seal Darul Uloom Siddiqui Madrasa in Nanheda village was stopped on October 28 after a crowd and local political leaders opposed the action; officials instead issued a notice requiring the madrasa to obtain authorisation.
- The action followed information passed to the state government and the Minority Education Authority about two institutions allegedly operating without required permission.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the Nanheda madrasa will pursue authorisation or face further enforcement action.
- Whether similar enforcement action is planned against other unregistered religious schools in the district.
What Changed
- 30 Oct, 09:51 amSignal detected: Officials Seal Two Madrasa Rooms in Haridwar District, Protest Halts Second Sealing