Violence-hit Sambhal has been turned into a fortress ahead of Friday namaz with heavy police deployment around the Shahi Jama Masjid. Violence had broken out in the town during a court-ordered survey of the mosque on November 24 after a petition was filed claiming the Mughal-era mosque was built on a temple site.

On November 19, a civil court in Sambhal had directed an advocate commissioner to conduct a survey of the mosque following a plea by Advocate Hari Shankar Jain and seven others.

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.

Security has increased around Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, before Friday prayers due to recent tensions. The RAF and drones are deployed to maintain order after violence during ASI's examination of the mosque.

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday, a petition filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee, challenging the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid at Chandausi. The matter will be heard by the Bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar.

Police has intensified its investigation into the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Police has so far identified more than 100 stone pelters in the videos obtained from mobile, CCTV and drone cameras.

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