High Court slams ASI over 'no response' on whitewashing denial at Sambhal's Jama Masjid, refers to it as 'alleged Masjid'

The Management Committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid, Sambhal, had moved the High Court following a response from the Additional Superintendent of Police, ASP North Sambhal objecting to its proposal for maintenance work planned for the mosque ahead of the upcoming Ramzan.

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The Allahabad High Court in the case observed and has directed the Archaeological Survey of India, ASI to carry out the whitewashing of the Sambhal Jama Masjid within a week.

The court in the case criticised Archaeological Survey of India, ASI for its inadequate response in denying the whitewashing of the mosque exterior part.

The court in the case observed and finds that no suitable reply has been given by the Archaeological Survey of India, ASI in order to deny to proceed for whitewashing of exterior part of the alleged Masjid during the holy month of Ramzan.

The bench headed by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal observed in its order as it referred to the Mosque in question as 'alleged masjid'.