Disputed Well Near Sambhal's Mosque a Public Property: U.P. Govt

The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that the well near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is situated on public land and has no connection with the mosque, countering claims made by the mosque management committee.

- Utkarsh Anand

NEW DELHI:

In a status report submitted before the apex court, the state government stated that the well, locally known as "Dharani Varah Koop", is outside the mosque boundary and has historically been accessible to all communities. "Even the disputed religious site is itself situated on public land. The well is a public well and is not situated anywhere inside the mosque/disputed religious site. In fact, there is no access to the subject well from inside the mosque," the report said.