Sambhal, Feb. 28 -- The Allahabad High Court has ordered cleaning of Sambhal Mosque premises ahead of Ramzan as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said whitewashing is not needed, Masjid Committee is set to file objections.

Advocate ASI Sambhal Vishnu Kumar Sharma said, "Jama Masjid Committee had given a request to ASI for whitewashing of Sambhal Mosque which was rejected by ASI. ASI said that when the case is sub judice then the permission cannot be given for whitewashing. Masjid Committee then went to High Court. HC formed an investigating committee. HC said that cleaning activity can be carried out. Further orders will be based on ASI report."

Sambhal SP KK Bishnoi said that people are engrossed in festivities.

He said, "Peace is ...