Mandya, June 02: Citing that the Jamia masjid was built after razing a Hanuman temple, Hindu organisations petitioned for a survey of the premises like the one being conducted at Gyanvapi mosque.
Their claims are based on the quote by B. Lewis Rice, a British historian, archaeologist and educationist, who in his report to the Archaeological Survey of India in 1935, had mentioned about Hanuman temple on Page number 61.
Since the district authorities have not responded to their request Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal leaders are going ahead with ‘Srirangapatna Chalo’ movement.
According to sources, local authorities are waiting for the instructions from the govt. Hindu activists may enter the mosque and perform Puja, which could create unrest in the mosque premises.
Meanwhile, the mosque authorities have already expressed apprehension and made appeals to the government to protect it. Built by Tipu Sultan in 1786-87, Jamia mosque is also called as Masjid-i-Ala and is located inside the Srirangapatna fort. The mosque has three inscriptions that mention nine names of Prophet Mohammad.
