NEW DELHI: UP govt has informed the Supreme Court that the disputed “private well” near the Mughal-era Jama Masjid mosque in Sambhal was situated on public land. A status report was filed before a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar following a Jan 10 direction of SC.“The petitioners are attempting to…
Excavation begins near Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid well MEERUT: Sambhal district administration on Wednesday began excavating a centuries-old well located 50m from the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Chandausi town. The digging is part of a broader initiative to revive historical wells and pilgrimage sites across the city.Sambhal DM Rajender Pensiya told TOI, “A total…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday heightened security in several districts after state Congress chief Ajay Rai announced that Rahul Gandhi along with 5 other Congress MPs will visit Sambhal.Meanwhile, prohibitory orders are in place in the district until December 10. Curbs under section 163 (power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance…