Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has demanded the cancellation of a masjid’s licence and an investigation by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) after a temple-like construction was allegedly discovered contained in the mosque at Gurupara Hobli.
VHP divisional secretary Sharan Pumpwell stated the temple-like construction was discovered when the mosque was being demolished for renovation.
The president of the Jumma Masjid Malalipete, Mohammed Mamu, stated that the mosque has a historical past of practically 900 years and through renovation work the masjid’s outdated construction was seen and misunderstood to be a temple. “We have now all of the data,” he stated.
Deputy commissioner KV Rajendra stated the administration had acquired info from discipline officers and police in regards to the matter. “The district administration is wanting into the outdated land data and entries concerning the possession particulars,” Rajendra stated. “We are going to take the report each from the endowment division and the Waqf board. We are going to test the veracity of the declare and take an acceptable resolution quickly. Until then I've instructed to keep up the established order and requested folks to not leap into conclusions,” Rajendra stated, requesting folks to keep up peace.
Metropolis police commissioner N Shashi Kumar, who visited the spot, stated police personnel have been stationed within the space.