After Sambhal, Hindu Group Demands Reopening Temple, 'Locked' For 70 Years In Varanasi, Police Deployed
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Sambhal, Hindu Group Demands Reopening Temple, 'Locked' For 70 Years In Varanasi, Police Deployed

ABP News  

After the reopening of a temple in Sambhal last week, a Hindu group has now demanded the opening of another temple discovered in Varanasi's Madanpura area of Uttar Pradesh. The matter was reportedly brought to light after a photograph of the locked temple gate surfaced on social media, prompting the Hindu group to visit the site and flag their demand to the district administration. Ajay Sharma, State President of Sanatan Raksha Dal, visited the site on Monday to get the lock opened and stated the organisation's request to get permission to open the temple and allow prayers. Pramod Kumar Pandey, Station Officer of the Dasaswamedh police station, said te temple's wall is adjacent to a house owned by a businessman and that it has not suffered any damage.

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Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

India Today  

The Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal approached the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking a directive to the District Magistrate to refrain from initiating an investigation into a private well located within the mosque's premises. The mosque authorities argued that opening the well for Hindu prayers would disturb the peace in Sambhal, which witnessed deadly clashes in November …

Amethi: 120-year-old temple uncovered, locals claim it was illegally occupied by Muslims
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amethi: 120-year-old temple uncovered, locals claim it was illegally occupied by Muslims

Op India  

After Sambhal, Varanasi, Aligarh, and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, a 120-year-old Shiva temple has been found in Amethi. This temple in Aurangabad village under the Musafirkhana police station area is alleged to have been illegally occupied by the local Muslims. According to the local Hindus, the 120-year-old Pancha Shikhar Shiva Temple has been illegally occupied by the Muslim community who …

UP: Second Abandoned Shiv Temple Discovered In Aligarh, ASI Conducts Survey Across 24 Spots In Sambhal
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3 weeks ago

UP: Second Abandoned Shiv Temple Discovered In Aligarh, ASI Conducts Survey Across 24 Spots In Sambhal

ABP News  

Another abandoned Shiv temple has been discovered at Sarai Miyan, a thickly-populated Muslim locality, which comes under Delhi Gate police station in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. STORY | Second abandoned Shiv temple discovered in Aligarh within couple of days READ: https://t.co/rM57Dh9vZq VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/4nfW7MdXVk — Press Trust of India December 20, 2024 In another development, a four-member team from the Archaeological Survey …

Sambhal Muslims demolish homes after ancient temple discovery
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sambhal Muslims demolish homes after ancient temple discovery

Deccan Chronicle  

“We can at least save some of our belongings. Power theft amounting to ₹1.3 crore has been detected in dozens of homes, with anti-theft operations ongoing under police protection, particularly near the Jama Mosque. The anti-encroachment drive intensified after violent clashes on November 24 during a court-ordered Archaeological Survey of India survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey followed …

Residents raze own homes near newly found temple in UP's Sambhal amid crackdown by authorities: Reports
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Residents raze own homes near newly found temple in UP's Sambhal amid crackdown by authorities: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Muslim residents in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, where an “ancient temple” was discovered last week have reportedly started demolishing their own homes which they had built after "encroaching on the temple property," saying that they can salvage some of their precious things this way, according to a report by The Times of India. Police personnel and others stand near a well …

Sambhal Violence: MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq Challenges FIR In Allahabad High Court
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Sambhal Violence: MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq Challenges FIR In Allahabad High Court

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Sambhal Violence: Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq has filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court challenging the FIR registered against him over violence during a court-monitored survey of a Mughal-era mosque. The police had also filed an FIR against MLA Nawab Iqbal Mahmood's son Nawab Suhail Iqbal a day after violence broke out during the survey. Temple Reopened In Sambhal …

After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow

Op India  

After centuries-old Shiva temple was uncovered in Varanasi, the concerned department is taking swift action. This comes a week after three idols were recovered from a well near the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal following the temple’s reopening. The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly.” On Monday, devotees painted ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Har Har …

Sambhal: After Shiv-Hanuman temple, a Radha Krishna temple discovered and reopened in Muslim-dominated Sarai Tarin area
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sambhal: After Shiv-Hanuman temple, a Radha Krishna temple discovered and reopened in Muslim-dominated Sarai Tarin area

Op India  

After a Shiv-Hanuman temple was found and reopened for the first time after 1978 in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, an abandoned Radha-Krishna Temple was found in Sambhal’s Muslim-majority Sarai Tarin area under the Hayatnagar Police Station precinct. On Tuesday, the police reopened the temple and found idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha alongside Lord Hanuman. The police recovered multiple idols …

'No Temple Found Anywhere': SP Leader On Reopening Of Shiv-Hanuman Temple, Triggers Row
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'No Temple Found Anywhere': SP Leader On Reopening Of Shiv-Hanuman Temple, Triggers Row

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Days after an 'ancient' temple was discovered in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal has triggered a controversy by saying that no temple was found in the district. Hitting out at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Pal said that neither Hindus nor Muslims are in danger, but added that the backwards community are in danger. "Neither Hindus …

UP Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal lands in row, says no temple found in Sambhal
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UP Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal lands in row, says no temple found in Sambhal

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party chief Shyam Lal Pal on Tuesday landed in a controversy after saying that no temple was found in the state's Sambhal district. The controversial statement from Pal came days after the local administration reopened a temple that had been locked since 1978 in Sambhal. After the reopening, three idols of around four to six inches were …

Sambhal: Broken idols of Hindu deities found near newly uncovered temple, say cops
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sambhal: Broken idols of Hindu deities found near newly uncovered temple, say cops

Hindustan Times  

Near the newly uncovered ancient Hindu temple opened on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, authorities on Monday claimed to have recovered three idols. Three broken idols were found near the newly discovered ancient temple in Sambhal, said cops on Monday Holding the three broken idols in hand, Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra said these were found during the …

Sambhal DM, SP Offer Prayers At 'Ancient' Shiv-Hanuman Temple Day After Reopening — WATCH
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sambhal DM, SP Offer Prayers At 'Ancient' Shiv-Hanuman Temple Day After Reopening — WATCH

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Sambhal Superintendent Of Police Krishan Kumar and District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya on Sunday offered prayers at the newly-discovered Shiv-Hanuman Temple, which was reopened after authorities stumbled on it during an anti-encroachment drive. Earlier in the day, an aarti was performed at the Hanuman Temple after it was reopened by the district administration on Saturday after it was locked since 1978 …

Sambhal Violence: Bulldozer Action Takes Center Stage, Watch Full Report | ABP News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sambhal Violence: Bulldozer Action Takes Center Stage, Watch Full Report | ABP News

ABP News  

In Khaggu Sarai locality of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a Shiva temple that had been closed for decades was reopened by the police administration. The authorities organized a thorough cleaning of the temple and used bulldozers to clear encroachments around it. According to local resident Pradeep Kumar Verma, the area was once home to Hindu families alongside Muslim families, with harmony …

Sambhal officials reopen ancient temple closed since riots in 1978
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sambhal officials reopen ancient temple closed since riots in 1978

Hindustan Times  

The Sambhal district officials on Friday reopened an ancient temple that had been locked since communal riots in the town in 1978. The authorities happened to "stumble" upon the temple house during an anti-encroachment in the area near the Shahi Jama Masjid, only to find a Hanuman idol and Shivling there, PTI reported. Locals claimed that the Bhasma Shankar temple …

Sambhal: Ancient temple reopens 46 years after closure following riot
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sambhal: Ancient temple reopens 46 years after closure following riot

India Today  

The Sambhal administration on Friday reopened a temple locked since 1978 following communal riots in the town. Officials said the temple, a stone's throw from the Shahi Jama Masjid, was opened after authorities "stumbled" on it during an anti-encroachment drive. The temple had remained locked since 1978 after the communal riots that led to the displacement of the local Hindu …

Weeks after Sambhal killings, district administration reopens old temple closed since 1978
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Weeks after Sambhal killings, district administration reopens old temple closed since 1978

New Indian Express  

Weeks after five Muslim youths, including a minor, were killed when UP police allegedly opened fire at people protesting a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in UP's Sambhal, the administration on Friday reopened a temple locked since 1978. Officials claimed the temple, a stone's throw from the Shahi Jama Masjid, was opened after authorities "stumbled" on it during …

Weeks after Sambhal killings, district administration reopens old temple closed since 1978
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Weeks after Sambhal killings, district administration reopens old temple closed since 1978

New Indian Express  

Weeks after five Muslim youths, including a minor, were killed when UP police allegedly opened fire at people protesting a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in UP's Sambhal, the administration on Friday reopened a temple locked since 1978. Officials claimed the temple, a stone's throw from the Shahi Jama Masjid, was opened after authorities "stumbled" on it during …

Sambhal administration reopens old temple closed since 1978 riots
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sambhal administration reopens old temple closed since 1978 riots

Deccan Chronicle  

Sambhal: The Sambhal administration here on Saturday uncovered and reopened a temple, which is said to have been closed for 46 years, as part of its anti-encroachment drive. Patron of Nagar Hindu Sabha, Vishnu Sharan Rastogi claims that the temple has been re-opened after 1978. pic.twitter.com/UQdzODtuYa The temple had remained locked since 1978 after the communal riots that led to …

Lord Shiva, Hanuman temple found, reopened in Sambhal after 46 years during encroachment drive: Video
4 weeks ago

Lord Shiva, Hanuman temple found, reopened in Sambhal after 46 years during encroachment drive: Video

Live Mint  

The Sambhal administration and police in Uttar Pradesh have found a temple that had allegedly been encroached upon. Idols of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman have been found in the temple. Sambhal CO Anuj Kumar Chaudhary said the police had received information that a temple in the area was being encroached upon. Additional SP Shrish Chandra said, “During checking it …

Sambhal: Cops Find Shivling In Temple Reopened After 46 Years During Anti-Encroachment Drive
4 weeks ago

Sambhal: Cops Find Shivling In Temple Reopened After 46 Years During Anti-Encroachment Drive

ABP News  

A Hindu temple has reopened in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal town after 46 years, claimed temple patron on Saturday. #BREAKING | संभल में अतिक्रमण विरोधी कार्रवाई में मंदिर मिला, 46 साल से बंद शिव मंदिर को खोला गया @romanaisarkhan | https://t.co/smwhXUROiK#Sambhal #UttarPradesh #Mandir #UPNews pic.twitter.com/GkvB7WtbX2 — ABP News December 14, 2024"During checking it was found that some people had encroached upon …

Uttar Pradesh: Shiva temple attacked in Varanasi, Shivling vandalized
2 years, 4 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Shiva temple attacked in Varanasi, Shivling vandalized

Op India  

A Shiva temple in the Cholapur village of the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh was attacked on 22nd August 2022. Varanasi: Shiva temple vandalised, Shivling mutilated pic.twitter.com/vrhPNfIyBZ — Newsum August 26, 2022 The attack was discovered when some of the local residents came to the temple for morning prayers on 23rd August 2022. The locals also protested when police took …

Gyanvapi Masjid survey: Seal area where Shivling was found inside mosque, orders Varanasi court
2 years, 7 months ago

Gyanvapi Masjid survey: Seal area where Shivling was found inside mosque, orders Varanasi court

India TV News  

Highlights A Shivling was found during a court-mandated survey at the Gyanvapi Masjid The court directed that the area where the Shivling was found should be sealed The mosque is located close to the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple A local court in Varanasi has directed the local administration to seal the area inside the Gyanvapi Masjid near the Kashi Vishwanath …

Varanasi Court Calls For UP Govt Response On Plea Of 5 Hindu Women Seeking To Worship Inside Gyanvapi Complex
3 years, 4 months ago

Varanasi Court Calls For UP Govt Response On Plea Of 5 Hindu Women Seeking To Worship Inside Gyanvapi Complex

Live Law  

Entertaining a plea filed by 5 women seeking performance of Darshan, Pooja of the deities inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, a local court in Varanasi on Wednesday sought responses from the Uttar Pradesh government, Gyanvapi mosque committee and Board of Trustees of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Emphasizing that the suit was being instituted to protect right to religion guaranteed by …

SC notice renews debate over holy sites in Varanasi, Mathura
3 years, 9 months ago

SC notice renews debate over holy sites in Varanasi, Mathura

Hindustan Times  

In April 1984, 558 Hindu seers from across India joined forces with leaders of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at the first Dharm Sansad, or religious Parliament, in the heart of Delhi. With the Supreme Court agreeing to review the 1991 Places of Worship Act, advocates and Hindu seers at Varanasi and Mathura say their claims — currently in litigation in …

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