Jama Masjid Painting Case: Jama Masjid at Sambhal will be cleaned only. Painting and repair will not be possible. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has filed a report with photographs, stating that there is no need for painting. Justice Rohit Ranjan Aggarwal has given time to file a reply on the petition on the report. ASI has been asked to file a report with affidavits by Monday. The next hearing of the case will be held on 5 March.
The ASI had earlier rejected the application of the Jama Masjid Inter-Jamia Committee. The committee filed a petition in the High Court on this. The High Court formed a three -member committee of ASI on Thursday and sought a report on Friday. The petition has been opposed by the state government and the temple side.
What else did ASI say?
ASI says that painting and repair work in reserved area cannot be allowed. The temple side opposed it, expressing suspicion of tampering with evidence under the guise of cleanliness and repair. A three -member team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) reached Sambhal Jama Masjid on Thursday after the court order on the petition filed by the Jama Masjid Committee in the High Court. The officials involved in the team inspected the areas inside and outside the Jama Masjid and took pictures and videos of it. The ASP, SDM and Masjid Committee were also with him during the inspection. During this time strict security arrangements were made around the Jama Masjid.
The officer was also seen taking pictures from his mobile phone.
A team of Archaeological Survey of India reached Jama Masjid on Thursday evening. By the way, when the team reached Jama Masjid from the post office, the officials present there were taking videos and photos of it from their mobile phone. Along with this, during the inspection, he also took pictures around the Jama Masjid from his mobile.
Strict security arrangements were made for the team.
The administration became alert when the district police and administrative officials got information about the arrival of the team of Archaeological Survey of India on the order of the court. Meanwhile, a large number of police forces were deployed around Jama Masjid, including a large number of PAC and RRF personnel along with the local police.
