Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins after Allahabad high court order

An ASI team conducted measurements and assessments on March 13, following the court’s directive.

Tensions have remained high in Sambhal since the November 24 riots last year, which erupted after a survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid. The violence left four people dead and injured several others, including police personnel. The next hearing in the case is set for April 8.

Speaking to ANI, the contractor assigned by the ASI for the task said the work is expected to be completed within a week, with a team of eight people working on it.

“A total of eight people are at work. The work of whitewashing has been started... We will finish the work within a week. We have been only directed to whitewash the mosque. We have been assigned by the ASI,” he said.