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3 dead as protest against mosque survey in UP's Sambhal turns violent

IndiaTimes Sunday, 24 November 2024
Three people were killed and several others, including police officers, were injured during a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, India. Violence erupted when a mob gathered outside the mosque, throwing stones and firing at police. The survey was ordered following claims that the mosque was built on the site of a former temple.
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