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RTI activist files petition claiming Aligarh's Jama Masjid built on site of ancient temples

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 8 January 2025
An RTI activist has filed a petition in Aligarh's Civil Court, alleging that Jama Masjid was built on land previously housing temples. Based on RTI responses from government departments, including the Aligarh Municipal Corporation, the mosque is claimed to have been constructed without approval. A hearing is scheduled for February 15, with the petitioner seeking government takeover of the site.
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