The Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has become the epicentre of a significant controversy following violent clashes over a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque. The unrest, which resulted in three fatalities and injuries to scores,

A local court ordered the survey after Supreme Court attorney Vishnu Shankar Jain filed a petition, which mentioned that the mosque was built on the remains of the Harihar temple.

The survey was conducted on the order of a local court in connection with a petition which claimed that the mosque was built on the ruins of the Harihar temple.

In Sambhal, violence erupted during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, claimed to be a temple by advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain. Police intervened using tear gas after a group attacked the survey team.

Three people were killed in violent clashes during a survey at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, with allegations of police firing amidst protests and unrest.

Stone pelting erupted in Sambhal after a court-ordered survey at Shahi Jama Masjid, following claims it was an ancient temple.

In Sambhal, violence erupted during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, claimed to be a temple by advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain. Police intervened using tear gas after a group attacked the survey team.