'They're excavating everywhere': In Sambhal, a mammoth 'facelift'
Tensions rise in Sambhal following clashes over claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built over a demolished Hindu temple. The district administration's excavation efforts and anti-encroachment drives, including actions against Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq, have exacerbated fears among locals. The UP government is focusing on restoring and protecting Hindu temples in the area.
Tensions rise in Sambhal following clashes over claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built over a demolished Hindu temple. The district administration's excavation efforts and anti-encroachment drives, including actions against Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq, have exacerbated fears among locals. The UP government is focusing on restoring and protecting Hindu temples in the area.
