Portion of Medina Masjid razed for road widening, says MP

A Member of Parliament has confirmed that a section of the Medina Masjid was partially demolished using bulldozers as part of a road‑widening project. The demolition was carried out to expand the existing roadway, officials said. No further details about the extent of the work or the timeline have been released. Local residents and heritage groups have been informed of the development, but the MP did not comment on any objections. The incident highlights the tension between infrastructure expansion and preservation of religious structures.

The MP’s statement is the sole source confirming the demolition, and no independent verification has been reported yet. Authorities have not disclosed whether any compensation or relocation measures are being considered for the mosque’s management.

The Siasat Daily, which first reported the claim, noted that the road‑widening plan aims to improve traffic flow in the area, though the impact on the mosque’s remaining structure remains unclear.