Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi: Court Allows Petition Seeking Removal Of Shahi Idgah In Mathura

A court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition demanding the removal of the Shahi Idgah in the city, which some claim was buit on the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

The petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and also the removal of Shahi Idgah Mosque built there.

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They argue that the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

11 cases filed so far

In one of the multiple pleas filed before the court, the petitioners had requested the court to demolish the Idgah built on the trust's land declaring it as illegal and hand over the entire land to the de-facto owner, Lord Shri Krishna Virajman.

The petition also sought excavation of the disputed site under the supervision of the court, saying that an inquiry report of the excavation should be submitted.

The Mathura court also allowed the plea to seal the Shahi Idgah Mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi.

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On Wednesday, a petitioner had sought permission from the court to perform ¡®abhishek' of child deity ¡®Bal Gopal' at Shahi Jama Masjid inside the Shri Krishna temple complex.

Some Hindu outfits' had in December last year planned to hold ¡®jalabhishek' - a pre-worship bath ritual of child deity ¡®Bal Gopal' at the place which thye claim is the actual birthplace Lord Shri Krishna.

In all, 11 cases have been filed in the matter till now on dispute over the ownership of the land.

Violation of Places of Worship Act, 1991

Muslims have long argued that the cases are in violation of the 1991 law which was framed to put a closure on all such disputes over religious places by maintaining the position as existed on August 15, 1947.

Wikipedia

The Places of Worship Act is ¡°An Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.¡±

The only exemption given in the law was for the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri masjid dispute in Ayodhya.

Police on high alert in eight districts

Meanwhile on Thursday, the Uttar Pradesh Police have directed its units in eight districts to 'remain on high alert'.

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Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna said he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security not only at the disputed site but elsewhere too, especially sensitive spots.

The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements.

He said that if anyone tries to disrupt harmony in the name of religion, immediate action will be taken against them.

Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Grover said that the security has been tightened in the district and all efforts are being made to maintain peace.

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