Police try to control the situation amid violence during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
Photos: Aftermath Of Sambhal Violence Over Jama Masjid Survey
Violence erupted in Sambhal during the second survey of the Jama Masjid, which Hindu litigants claim was originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple. Here are photos from the ground.
Violence in Sambhal | Photo: PTI
Workers remove brick bats from a road after violence erupted during the second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
Sambhal Violence | Photo: PTI
A damaged vehicle after violence erupted during the second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
Sambhal Clashes | Photo: PTI
Security personnel deployed to maintain law and order, a day after clashes between police and protesters opposing the survey of the Jama Masjid, in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
Sambhal District Clashes | Photo: PTI
Charred remains of vehicles after violence erupted during the second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
Mob and Police Clash | Photo: PTI
A vehicle burns after being allegedly set on fire by locals in protest during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal. Police used tear gas and "minor force" in the face of stone pelting by locals on Sunday as tension escalated during the survey of the Mughal-era mosque.
Sambhal Stone Pelting | Photo: PTI
Police and security personnel stand guard amid violence during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
UP Sambhal Stone Pelting | Photo: PTI
People and security personnel are seen standing near stones after locals clashed with personnel of the force during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
Sambhal Mosque Survey | Photo: PTI
A lane barricaded after security was heightened ahead of Friday prayers amid the ongoing controversy regarding the Jama Masjid, in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
Sambhal Violence | Photo: PTI
Police personnel detain a protestor amid violence during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal.
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