Uttarakhand Waqf Board earmarks 18 shops for demolition at Dehradun's Sahastradhara Crossing

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board announced that eighteen commercial units located at the Sahastradhara crossing in Dehradun have been slated for demolition. The decision was communicated through a public notice that identified the specific shops targeted for removal. Authorities are expected to initiate the demolition process in accordance with the board’s directives. No further details on the timeline or reasons for the action were provided in the initial report. The move reflects the board’s ongoing efforts to manage its properties in the state.

The announcement has drawn attention from local residents and business owners who operate in the vicinity of the crossing. While the board has not issued a statement explaining the criteria for selection, the identification of the shops suggests a coordinated effort to address property concerns in the area. Stakeholders are awaiting clarification on compensation or relocation measures, if any, that may accompany the demolition.

The News Mill, which first reported the development, noted that the demolition order is part of the board’s broader mandate to oversee and regulate waqf properties. Further updates are likely to follow as the board proceeds with its plan.