A Sambhal court has directed a commissioner to submit a survey report on the Jama Masjid within 10 days amid claims of a prior temple on the site. The Supreme Court urged maintaining peace and delayed action until an appeal is heard. Violence erupted during surveys, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Next hearing is January 8.
The Uttarakhand High Court has suspended the Rs 2.42 crore recovery notice issued to Abdul Malik, the primary accused in the Haldwani violence, citing lack of substantial evidence. The court’s decision provides relief amidst ongoing legal proceedings and ongoing community tensions, with residents calling for a comprehensive investigation and accountability for the violent events.
