New Delhi: A madrasa in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district was demolished on Saturday, marking the first instance of a structure being affected by the newly enacted Waqf Amendment Act. The 30-year-old institution, located in BD Colony, faced demolition after authorities alleged that it was situated on government land without proper authorization.

Officials served a notice to the madrasa’s administration following a complaint by a local Muslim resident to BJP president VD Sharma. Despite the issuance of prior notices, the madrasa was eventually demolished after warnings of strict enforcement of the new law.

This action is seen as part of a larger wave of Islamophobic measures in India, as highlighted by Kashmir Media Service, which reported on the demolition. The case has drawn attention due to the contentious nature of the Waqf Amendment Act and its implications for properties owned by the Muslim community.

The madrasa’s demolition has sparked discussions about the law’s impact and the processes leading to such actions, raising concerns among various stakeholders about its potential consequences on religious and community structures in the region.