Hyderabad, April 4 -- Three individuals from Delhi were detained by police on Friday, April 4, for allegedly trying to perform a havan and puja at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal.

Due to Friday prayers, heavy security had already been deployed at the mosque.

The superintendent of police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi confirmed the detentions, saying, "Three individuals arrived by a car and were taken into custody near the disputed site. They have been sent to the police station, and action will be taken against them for disturbing the public order. They will also be warned not to enter Sambhal in the future."

One of the detained, Sanatan Singh, stated, "We came to perform a havan and yagna at the Vishnu Harihar temple, but the police arrested ...