Uttar Pradesh: Tensions in Uttar Pradesh escalated as violence broke out during a protest against the archaeological survey of a historic mosque, resulting in the deaths of three Muslim individuals.
Local authorities confirmed the fatalities occurred during a demonstration against the survey of a Mughal-era mosque. Eyewitnesses reported that police responded to the protest with tear gas and live fire as demonstrators resisted the examination.
Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, blamed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for inciting the violence, accusing the central government of intentionally creating a situation that led to the deadly confrontation.
The incident underscores the volatile religious and social tensions in the region, where historical and archaeological sites often become flashpoints for communal unrest.
Protesters were reportedly opposing the survey, fearing it could undermine the mosque’s historical significance, although the specific objectives of the survey remain unclear.
