Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is being painted under ASI's supervision, following a court order, with LED lights installed amid controversy over removed posters. The painting of the ...

The issue of the Jama Masjid’s maintenance has been a contentious one, particularly since November 24, 2024, when a survey of the mosque triggered communal tensions and unrest in the area.

The ASI later informed the Jama Masjid committee that the painting work would officially start on Sunday morning, ensuring compliance with the court’s instructions.

A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India surveyed Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid on Thursday before it starts painting and whitewashing the outer walls of the shrine, following a ...