The police shot and killed at least six Muslim men during a clash that broke out during a protest against a survey at the Jama Masjid. The survey was conducted over the allegations that the mosque was built by the Mughals after demolishing a temple.
The violent clash erupted when a court-appointed survey team arrived at the Jama Masjid, chanting slogans of “Jai Shree Ram,” to investigate claims of a Hindu temple on the site. The police resorted to lathi charge and opened fire.