The death toll from violent protests in India sparked by a survey into whether a centuries-old mosque was built on a Hindu temple has risen to six, an official said on Tuesday. Around 20 police officers were also wounded during the violence on Sunday in Sambhal in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, district magistrate Chirag Goyal told AFP.

Authorities have closed schools and suspended internet services in a northern Indian city a day after four people were killed in clashes sparked by an official survey probing whether a 16th-century mosque was built on a Hindu temple.

Clashes broke out between protesters and the police during a court-monitored survey of a Centuries-old mosque.

Following a mosque survey in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, violent clashes led to four deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities arrested 25 people, including a local MP. The district is under prohibitory o

As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd.

Clashes broke out between protesters and the police during a court-monitored survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid (mosque). Authorities have detained 21 people in connection with