Sambhal mosque: ASI seeks control, management of Shahi Jama Masjid, a mughal-era structure in court filing

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) asserts its management authority over the Shahi Jama Masjid, emphasizing concerns about unauthorized alterations by the mosque’s committee. A violent survey at the mosque, in light of claims of a former temple, prompted judicial investigation into the incident’s nature and subsequent preventive measures.