Massive violence broke out on Sunday when a large crowd opposed a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. The survey was initiated based on a plea in court claiming that an ancient temple had been demolished to build the Mughal-era mosque.

Violence erupted in Sambhal during the second survey of the Jama Masjid, which Hindu litigants claim was originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple. Here are photos from the ground.

Following a mosque survey in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, violent clashes led to four deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities arrested 25 people, including a local MP. The district is under prohibitory o