Violence Erupts In Sambhal During Survey Of Jama Masjid, Two Dead

Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid, leading to two deaths. The survey, part of a legal battle over claims the mosque was built on a Hindu temple site, sparked clashes between locals and police. The crowd grew to nearly a thousand, throwing stones and setting vehicles on fire, prompting police to use tear gas.