Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins after Allahabad high court order

Whitewashing of Sambhal Jama Masjid began following an Allahabad high court order. The court allowed decorative lighting without structural modifications. The mosque gained attention after a local court's survey order led to unrest in November 2024. The dispute involved claims the mosque was built over an ancient temple. Clashes occurred, raising debates around the Places of Worship Act, 1991.Original Article