Today, On 9th January, The mosque committee has approached the Supreme Court, requesting the district magistrate to ensure the status quo on a well located outside the mosque. The committee fears potential changes to the well’s current condition amid rising tensions. The plea emphasizes the importance of preserving communal harmony. The Supreme Court’s response is awaited on this matter.
New Delhi: The Committee of Management of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal approached the Supreme Court, requesting that the District Magistrate be directed to maintain the status quo regarding a private well located near the mosque’s entrance.
The committee has urged the court to prevent any actions related to the investigation of the well and to refrain from allowing its use without court permission.
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In their application, they noted,
“The District Administration, Sambhal is conducting a purported drive to revive old temples and wells in the city, with reports indicating that at least 32 old unused temples have been revived and 19 wells have been identified which are being made operational for public prayers/use.”
The committee expressed concerns about the administration’s actions, highlighting that posters around Sambhal have misrepresented the mosque as a temple.
They added,
“The petitioner urges the top court to direct the District Administration to not disturb the status quo as prevailing with regard to the private well of the mosque and not to open the same to Hindu prayers.”
Tensions have escalated in Sambhal following a local court’s order for a survey of the mosque, which led to clashes between locals and police, resulting in fatalities. The survey was initiated based on claims that the mosque site was formerly a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The Sambhal dispute revolves around the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh, where tensions have risen over a well located outside the mosque.
The mosque committee claims that the well is an important part of the mosque’s property and has been used by the Muslim community for religious purposes like wuzu (ablution) for years. They argue that any move by the authorities to inspect or change the well could harm communal harmony and hurt religious sentiments.
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