The Archaeological Survey of India has resumed the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque to determine if the 17th-century structure was built over a pre-existing site. The Muslim side has warned that they will boycott the exercise if rumors spread about the discovery of Hindu religious symbols. Government counsel Rajesh Mishra stated that the survey work began at 8.00 am on Sunday and will continue until 5.00 pm.
Sudhir Tripathi, representing the Hindu side, mentioned that the survey work on Saturday utilized Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and other techniques and machines. The Hindu side expressed satisfaction with the progress of the survey work.
Syed Mohammad Yasin, Joint Secretary of the Anjuman Intezamia Committee managing the mosque, stated that the Muslim side and its advocates participated in the survey for the second day on Sunday. They did not take part in the survey on Friday. Yasin alleged that media reports on Saturday spread rumors about the discovery of idols, trishul, and kalash during the survey in the basement.
The Muslim side threatened to boycott the survey if such rumors continue. The Supreme Court declined to stay the Allahabad High Court order for the ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, despite the Muslim side’s concerns about reopening past wounds. The Court instructed the ASI not to undertake any invasive actions during the survey.
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