PRAYAGRAJ:, March 12 -- The Allahabad high court on Wednesday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out within one week whitewashing in all those parts of the Sambhal mosque where flaking is seen.

"Further, no extra lighting shall be put on the walls, as it may cause damage to the monuments, but exterior lights in the shape of focus lights/LED lights may be used by the ASI for lighting the outer area of the alleged Masjid. The expenditure incurred in the whitewashing shall be borne by the Masjid Committee, and the same shall be reimbursed within one week after the completion of whitewashing work," the court added.

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order while disposing of the application filed by the mosque co...