Hubballi flyover work: Idgah Maidan compound wall demolished

Hubballi: In a quick overnight operation, the compound wall of the Idgah Maidan near Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi was demolished late on Friday to make way for the ongoing flyover construction.

The land belongs to the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). As part of the flyover work near KC Circle, the Public Works Department (NH Division) had notified that a portion of the Idgah Maidan land was needed. This information was officially shared with Hubballi Anjuman-E-Islam.

After obtaining all necessary approvals, the demolition was carried out on Friday night under tight police security. Iron barricades and the concrete foundation were removed using earthmovers.

The central Idgah structure in the middle of the ground was covered with metal sheets to protect it during the work. Extra police personnel were deployed around the area as a safety measure.

Sources said the demolition was done at night to avoid traffic congestion near KC Circle during the day. Since Anjuman-E-Islam had already been informed, there was no opposition to the work.