Fact-Finding committee releases report on Sambhal mosque violence
A court-ordered survey at the historic Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh turned violent on Sunday.
The inspection by the Archaeological Survey of India followed claims that the mosque was built over a demolished Hindu temple.
Tensions escalated when locals saw the draining of the mosque's ablution tank as disrespectful, leading to protests.
Supreme Court pauses further surveys
Police responded with tear gas and lathi charges, resulting in five deaths and dozens injured.
Over 85 people were arrested, and authorities imposed Section 144 and cut internet access to calm things down.
Some reports have criticized both the court order and police actions as heavy-handed. Meanwhile, officials say everything was done by the book.
The Supreme Court has now paused further surveys while a judicial commission investigates how things got so out of hand.