Demolition of madrasa linked to UK-based cleric halted

The madrasa management moved the high court after their appeal was dismissed. Petitioner Tauseef Raza, son of Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, challenged the order, following which the court directed authorities to maintain status quo until further hearing. District magistrate Alok Kumar said the demolition drive had been stopped in compliance with the court’s directions. “Further action will depend on the final outcome of the case,” he added