RTI activist files petition claiming Aligarh's Jama Masjid built on site of ancient temples
Hindustan Times West UP|January 09, 2025
Civil Judge ordered that the case would be taken up for hearing on Feb 15

ALIGARH: An RTI activist has filed a petition in a Civil Court in Aligarh, alleging that the Jama Masjid in the city had been constructed where Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu temples once stood.

The claim is based on responses to queries filed under provisions of the Right To Information (RTI) Act with various government departments, including the Aligarh Municipal Corporation.

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