K'taka: VHP demands court-appointed survey of a mosque after remains of Hindu temple appeared
The controversy erupted when earthmovers were deployed to take down a portion of the mosque for renovation. When the portion was pulled down, people noticed a temple-like structure.
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Bengaluru, June 02:: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Karnataka has demanded that a survey by the court should be conducted in the Malali mosque in Mangaluru. When a portion of the mosque was demolished on May 31 for renovation, a temple-like structure was found inside it.
A second petition was filed in the court demanding a survey of the structure by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The management of the mosque submitted to the court that, under the provisions of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the petition by Hindus is not maintainable.
The lawyer representing VHP, said, "They (Muslim side) have claimed that under the Places of Worship Act the suit is not maintainable, but we believe it is. It is an ancient monument, and there is an exception for such buildings under the provisions of the law. So, we will be filing a detailed objection tomorrow (Wednesday)."
The controversy erupted when earthmovers were deployed to take down a portion of the mosque for renovation. When the portion was pulled down, people noticed a temple-like structure.
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