ASI collects samples from well discovered after mosque demolition in Saharanpur
07-09-2026 15:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

ASI collects samples from well discovered after mosque demolition in Saharanpur

An Archaeological Survey of India team examined a well found during mosque demolition debris removal.This structure was discovered beneath rubble on Sunday after the mosque's demolition.Officials are determining the well's age, nature, and historical relevance for context.The well is approximately twenty feet deep and made using Lakhori bricks.Its discovery has led to differing claims about the site's historical significance.
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