Uttar Pradesh: A survey was being carried out at the mosque in connection with the controversy over Jama Masjid in Sambhal Kotwali area. After which the protesters pelted stones at the police. The matter reached such a point that the police even fired tear gas.
The situation in the area is tense
Additionally, police arrested 6 rioters. They all threw stones at the police, after which 6 people from the Muslim side were arrested. The situation remains tense in the area behind the mosque. In addition, a large number of police forces have been deployed at the scene. DIG Muniraj is present at the spot along with SP, DM.
What’s the whole deal?
Actually, there is controversy over Shahi Jama Masjid and Harihar temple in Sambhal. While the Hindu side claims that at the place where the Shahi Jama Masjid is present, there was the Shri Harihar temple, which was demolished and a mosque was built. After this the matter escalated so much that it reached court. Following this, while taking an important decision in the dispute on Tuesday (November 19), the court ordered an inspection of the mosque.
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