Sambhal Mosque Dispute: Disputed Well in Sambhal on Public Land, Not Linked to Mosque, Govt to SC

The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court that the disputed well near Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid is situated on public land and has no connection with the mosque. 

The state emphasized that the well, known as ‘Dharani Varah Koop,’ is outside the mosque boundary and has been historically used by all communities.

The dispute arose from claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built over a demolished temple, Harihar Mandir. The dispute gained momentum after violence erupted during the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24, 2024.

The top court had last month stayed the implementation of a notice issued by Sambhal authorities regarding the well.