The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) asserts its management authority over the Shahi Jama Masjid, emphasizing concerns about unauthorized alterati

A response has been submitted in court by the ASI, seeking control and management of the Shahi Jama Masjid as it is a 'heritage structure'.

The judicial commission appointed to probe the violence that erupted in Sambhal on November 24 visited the town on Sunday and began their probe. The district administration heightened security in the violence-hit area in view of the commission’s visit.

A judicial committee inspected the Shahi Masjid area in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by security personnel, to investigate the stone-pelting incident on November 24. The situation is now peaceful with heightened vigilance.

ASI seeks control of Shahi Jama Masjid after facing resistance during a survey. The mosque, a protected monument, saw violence during a recent survey.

Massive violence broke out on Sunday when a large crowd opposed a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. The survey was initiated based on a plea in court claiming that an ancient temple had been demolished to build the Mughal-era mosque.

Four people died after violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal after a trial court allowed the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid following claims that it was built by destroying a Hindu temple.

The caveat has been filed through advocate Hari Shankar Jain, who had earlier filed a suit before the civil judge, Sambhal.