Sambhal mosque row: ASI says whitewashing not needed; HC orders cleaning of premises

Sambhal mosque authorities trying public land encroachment, UP govt to Supreme Court

Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court, following a report by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) that there was no need for whitewashing in the mosque premises, on Friday (February 28) ordered cleaning of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, however, granted time to the Management Committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid, Sambhal to … Read more

Sambhal mosque row: Allahabad HC seeks report from ASI on need for whitewashing

Sambhal mosque authorities trying public land encroachment, UP govt to Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday (February 27) directed Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to inspect the Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid and submit a report by tomorrow 10 AM on need for whitewashing and decorative arrangement at the site in view of the upcoming Ramzan month. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order … Read more