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‘A mosque for centuries’: Muslims in a Maharashtra town push back against ‘temple’ claims

Last week, the Jalgaon district collector barred entry to the mosque after allegations by a Hindu group. The Bombay High Court has stayed the collector’s order.

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The Wire - Jalgaon: Based on Right-Wing Activist's Complaint, Collector Bans Namaz at 800-Year-Old Mosque

Jalgaon: Based on Right-Wing Activist's Complaint, Collector Bans Namaz at 800-Year-Old Mosque

The Jumma Masjid in Jalgaon’s Erandol is a property registered under the Waqf Board. Even though the Archaeological Survey of India supported the mosque trust’s claims, the collector has passed an unprecedented interim restraining order.

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