Tension occurred in the mostly Muslim district of Agra on Friday when a Hindu group sought a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid immediately following the prayers. The approval of a first examination of the Shahi Idgah complex, which is next to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, by the Allahabad High Court served as the impetus for the organizations demand.
Despite the administration’s warning to refrain from such actions, a sizable gathering of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha members distributed sweets close to the Jama Masjid, according to police sources.
As a result, a sizable contingent of officers from many police stations were stationed in the neighborhood, which was primarily populated by Muslims. According to reports, the Agra government has been advising citizens to abstain from any activities that would incite strong feelings.
Sanjay Jat, a national spokesman for the Hindu Mahasabha, has sought an inspection of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Agra, alleging that Emperor Aurangzeb buried the “Vigrah” that was taken from the Keshavdev Temple in Mathura beneath the mosque’s stairs.
The elders’ and officials’ involvement averted a possible conflict between the two groups. Sami Aghai, the chairman of Bharatiya Muslim Vikas Parishad, told India Today that although Muslims may not have won the case in the Allahabad High Court, they still trust the independence of India’s judicial system.
He contended that the court’s ruling contradicts the 1968 agreement that split the 13.37 acres of the Krishna Janmabhoomi property between Muslims and Hindus. The arrangement gave the Idgah 2.5 acres and the Krishna Janmabhoomi 10.9 acres. Aghai stated that the ruling of the court would be contested in the Supreme Court since it also contravenes the Places of Worship Act of 1991.
