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Sanjauli Mosque, located in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh, is a notable place of worship for the local Muslim community in the Shimla region. Initially established in 1907, the mosque has seen multiple expansions over the years, including the addition of extra floors after 2007.
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On August 30, 2024, a group linked to the mosque allegedly attacked local traders, which further intensified tensions.
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339:"Sanjauli Masjid Row: Why Locals Are Protesting In Shimla? What Led To Waqf Board's Intervention | Explained"
92:"Sanjauli mosque row: Muslim panel asks municipal corporation to seal illegal portion; offers to demolish it"
257:"Shimla mosque row: As stir intensifies, police use water canons on protesters, resort to lathi-charge"
390:"Hindutva groups protest outside Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, calls for demolition of "illegal mosque""
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200:"Himachal Pradesh: With Sanjauli mosque, BJP once again uses urban planning as a Hindutva weapon"
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