Demolition of Muslim religious sites continues in Gujarat, India

The administration in Gujarat, India, has recently demolished several religious structures near the Somnath Temple, including a mosque, a cemetery, and a shrine. According to reports, the operation involved over 60 bulldozers and approximately 80 tractors, making it one of the largest demolition efforts in India to date.

Foreign observers note that the demolished cemetery was around 500 years old, representing both religious and historical heritage. The demolition near Somnath Temple is seen by some as an effort to promote Hindutva ideology in the area.

This incident is part of a broader trend under the current Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since 2014, hundreds of mosques and other minority places of worship have reportedly been demolished across India.