New drone footage from Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has surfaced, capturing the Shahi Jama Masjid, which has been at the center of recent violence. The mosque, a significant religious site, has sparked controversy due to its involvement in the ongoing unrest.

The Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh became the focus of violent clashes after a court-ordered survey, raising concerns over communal tensions.

Prohibitory orders are in place near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal after violence broke out on Sunday following an ASI survey of the Mughal-era mosque. The district administration issued orders barring entry of outsiders till November 30 in the area after three people were killed in the violence.

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.

Today Sambhal of UP has become the epicentre of the biggest controversy. But do you know why whatever happened in Sambhal happened? Why did violence erupt in Sambhal? And what is the whole controversy related to the survey of Sambhals Jama Masjid?

Last Tuesday, a court ordered a survey of a mosque in Sambhal using "video and photography" after a petition claimed it was originally the site of an ancient temple significant to the Hindu faith

The Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal is under dispute. The petition filed from the Hindi side in the court claims that it was a temple which was razed by Babur to build a mosque.

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