ISLAMABAD; The government has agreed to the demand of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) to reconstruct the demolished Madni Masjid in Islamabad, 24NewsHD reported on Monday. Following successful negotiations, authorities also committed not to demolish any other mosques in the federal capital.
Two rounds of talks were held between government officials and JUI-F leaders. The government team was led by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, while the JUI-F delegation included Central Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Islamabad Ameer Mufti Owais Aziz, and other religious scholars.
Senior officials such as the CDA Chairman, Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police, and the Deputy Commissioner also took part in the discussions.
The dispute began after the Capital Development Authority (CDA), in a joint operation with heavy machinery and security provided by Islamabad administration and police, demolished the Madni Masjid along with its adjoining seminary.
The seminary was demolished on Friday night, followed by the mosque on Saturday night. Shortly after clearing the debris, CDA’s environment wing planted saplings at the site.
Minister Talal Chaudhry stated that the seminary was demolished with the consent of its management, noting that a new facility accommodating 200 students had been constructed elsewhere at a cost of Rs 40 million.
However, JUI-F spokesman Aslam Ghori condemned the demolition strongly, a sentiment echoed by Wafaqul Madaris leadership. They expressed concern that the action had created unrest among the public and religious communities, especially amid fears that other mosques in Islamabad might also face demolition.
