Four people died after violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal after a trial court allowed the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid following claims that it was built by destroying a Hindu temple.

Amidst tensions in Sambhal due to the controversial Shahi Jama Masjid survey, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to halt proceedings and keep

Residents of Sambhal feel optimistic after the Supreme Court paused the mosque survey case, restoring internet services and ensuring peaceful Friday prayers.

Amid heightened security measures, Friday prayers passed off peacefully at the Shahi Jama Masjid and other places in the district which witnessed violence following survey of the Mughal era mosque

Internet services restored in Sambhal after communal violence, with enhanced surveillance measures in place for peace during prayers.

Security has been heightened in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal ahead of Friday prayers in the town hit by violence last week. The unrest took place over a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid that left four people dead and several others injured.

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the trial court in Uttar Pradesh not to proceed in the suit against Sambhal Jama Masjid till the mosque committee's

The Supreme Court ordered that proceedings in the trial court be halted until appellate courts — including Allahabad High Court — hear the mosque committee

The district has been put under a tight security blanket with drones in the air, additional police personnel on the ground and CCTV cameras installed near the disputed mosque for proper surveillance.

Following a mosque survey in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, violent clashes led to four deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities arrested 25 people, including a local MP. The district is under prohibitory o

As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd.