A government-led survey of a mosque in northern India sparked deadly clashes between religious communities, leaving several people dead and others injured. The survey aimed to investigate claims of historical encroachment, but it ignited tensions in the region.
The conflict erupted as protesters opposed to the survey clashed with supporters of the investigation. Authorities struggled to contain the violence, and curfews were imposed in affected areas. Police have reported arrests, but the situation remains volatile.
The mosque survey has reignited debates about religious and historical disputes in India, with critics accusing the government of stoking communal divisions. Officials have called for calm as they navigate the aftermath of the deadly unrest.
