Whitewashing of Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid: ASI crew conducts evaluation

An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) crew on 13 March, Thursday, carried out measurements and assessments forward of the deliberate whitewashing and renovation work of the Shahi Jama Masjid, officers mentioned.

The transfer comes a day after the Allahabad Excessive Courtroom directed the ASI to undertake and full whitewashing of the Jama Masjid inside one week.

Zafar Ali, president of the Shahi Jama Masjid committee, instructed reporters that the ASI crew from Meerut was finishing up surveys to find out the scope of labor and put together an estimate.

“We’re totally cooperating with the crew, and there aren’t any points. The portray work will start quickly. They’ve taken the measurements, and after approval, the work will start,” he mentioned.

Ali talked about that if the approval comes on Thursday itself, 13 March, the portray work would possibly begin instantly. Nevertheless, if there may be any delay, it is not going to start tomorrow as a result of Holi (14 March) however will start the day after.

He added that the precise space to be coated remains to be being calculated.