Ancient Idols Spark Controversy During Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Survey

A scientific survey at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Madhya Pradesh has uncovered idols, sparking a dispute. Hindu leader Gopal Sharma asserts they belong to Sanatan Dharma, while Muslim leader Abdul Samad contends the items are from a neighboring hut and should not be included in the survey.

During a court-mandated scientific survey at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, Hindu leader Gopal Sharma claimed that idols related to Sanatan Dharma were found. The finding has intensified a contentious debate with the Muslim community.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court had instructed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on March 11 to conduct the survey of the Bhojshala complex, a historical structure revered by Hindus as a temple of Goddess Vagdevi and by Muslims as the Kamal Maula Mosque.

As the survey reached its 93rd day, Sharma stated that nine artifacts, including an idol of Lord Shankar (Mahadev) and a kalash, were uncovered. Contrary to this, Kamal Maula Welfare Society president Abdul Samad argued that these items were sourced from a hut on the northern side and not the historical complex itself, questioning their inclusion in the survey findings.

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