The District Magistrate of Varanasi, Kaushal Raj Sharma, said, since the ablution pond (wazu khana) already had a fence made of steel angles and netting with three entry points, the local administration had no problems in putting extra efforts while sealing the area.
The Varanasi Civil Court had last week ordered a video assessment of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, including three domes, underground basements and the pond.
The survey of the entire Gyanvapi mosque complex was ordered by a local Varanasi court on a plea by a group of women seeking permission for daily prayers before the idols on the mosque's outer walls.
The VHP's reaction came after the counsels representing the Hindu petitioners in the Gyanvapi case claimed a Shivling was found during a court-mandated videography survey.
The AIMPLB general secretary said the claim of the mosque being a temple should have been immediately rejected by the court but the civil court of Varanasi ordered the survey and videography.
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and PS Narasimha would be hearing the plea of the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, which manages the affairs of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.
The Supreme Court bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and P S Narasimha would be hearing the plea of the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, which manages the affairs of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.
Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims are not ready to lose another mosque after the Babri Masjid, on a day it was claimed in a Varanasi court that a Shivling was found in the Gyanvapi complex.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the "silence" of Opposition parties, including the Congress and SP, on the video survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid complex in Varanasi, alleging that they are keeping mum because Muslims are not their vote bank.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the discovery of Shivling and other items at Gyanvapi is an answer to those trying to stoke unnecessary controversy.
The Varanasi Civil Court had last week ordered a video assessment of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, including three domes, underground basements and the pond.
Gyanvapi Masjid survey: Seal area where Shivling was found inside mosque, orders Varanasi court
The Gyanvapi Masjid committee has challenged the orders passed by a civil court in Varanasi for a survey of the mosque.
Gyanvapi Mosque is located close to the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. The survey is being done at the behest of a local court.
This survey was conducted in accordance with the Varanasi Civil Court's order to continue the survey despite objections from the mosque authorities.
An important meeting was held with all parties concerned on Friday, and an appeal was made to them to cooperate in the commission's work and the maintenance of law and order.
Owaisi said PM Modi should break silence & talk about Supreme Court's 1991 order.
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