The Archaeological Survey of India has resumed the "scientific survey" to ascertain whether the Gyanvapi mosque was built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple. The survey was stalled for a week and resumed with beefed up security on Friday. The Allahabad High Court gave permission for a scientific investigation and survey of the mosque on 25 August, saying that it was "necessary in the interest of justice" and would benefit both sides. The Varanasi court had previously ordered the ASI to survey the mosque on 21 July.
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to stay the scientific survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Gyanvapi mosque premises. SC said that ASI has clarified that the entire survey would be completed without any excavation and without causing any damage to the structure.
The Allahabad High Court allowed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi rejecting the Muslim side s plea of stopping the survey. ASI team will start conducting the survey shortly as directed by the court.
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee has challenged the Allahabad High Court s order allowing the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to survey the Gyanvapi mosque premises by filing a plea to the Supreme Court. The court has responded by saying that it will look into the matter.
Gyanvapi Row: There should be a proposal from the Muslim side that there’s been a historic mistake that needs a solution, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said.