The administration demolished the 200-year-old Ajgaib Shahid Mazar and a mosque located within the Kashi Railway Station premises in Varanasi. This action took place between the night of June 2 and the early morning of June 3, 2026. The demolition was carried out to clear railway land for the Kashi Model Station project.
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Why was the demolition carried out?
The structures were built on railway land and were obstructing the expansion of the station. The railway administration had already issued notices to vacate the land. The matter was in court for the last two years, and the Mazar side recently lost the case. Now, the land is being cleared to develop Kashi Railway Station as a modern multi-modal hub.
What is the Kashi Model Station project?
The railway is developing the station into an inter-modal hub with an estimated cost of 330-400 crore rupees. The goal is to bring different modes of transport under one roof for passenger convenience. This includes:
- Railway Trains
- Bus Services
- Metro Connectivity
- Water Transport
Who managed the security during the operation?
To maintain law and order, a heavy police force was deployed under the leadership of Joint CP (Law and Order) Shiv Hari Meena. Other senior officers including DCP Kashi Gaurav Banswal, ADCP Vaibhav Bangar, and ACP Vijay Pratap were present. Hundreds of police personnel and PAC jawans ensured the demolition was completed within an hour and the debris was removed immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cost of the Kashi Railway Station redevelopment?
The project to develop Kashi Railway Station as a multi-modal hub is being implemented with an estimated cost of approximately 330-400 crore rupees.
When did the demolition take place?
The demolition started on the midnight of June 2, 2026, and was completed by the morning of June 3, 2026.