A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan’s ambassador in Japan has triggered a diplomatic and legal controversy after Japanese authorities declared it was constructed without proper permissions. The structure, located in Kawagoe near Tokyo, is now facing possible demolition as officials move to enforce local planning laws. The issue has drawn attention across both countries, with Pakistan’s embassy issuing clarifications following public scrutiny, reports local outlet Japan Forward.
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Mosque Inauguration Turns Into Legal Dispute
The mosque was inaugurated earlier this year by Pakistan’s ambassador in Japan, Abdul Hameed, but later inspections revealed that the building had been constructed without required approvals under Japan’s City Planning Act.
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Kawagoe city authorities have stated that the structure was built in a restricted zone where construction is generally prohibited unless specific permissions are obtained.
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Officials have now accepted applications seeking demolition of the building, escalating the matter from a planning violation into a full enforcement process.
"The building (mosque) was constructed in an urban development control area where construction is generally prohibited unless specific permissions are secured under the City Planning Act," an official statement by the City Hall said. "The building in question was constructed without the city's permission," the statement added.
