Excavation in Sambhal uncovers alleged transformation of Hindu temple into Islamic structure, alleges Ram Mandir chief priest
Hindu temple, once located at the site, was allegedly occupied, destroyed, and later transformed into an Islamic structure, alleged Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Maharaj on Monday.
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Acharya made the allegation while providing details of the ongoing excavation and its findings.
Acharya Satyendra Maharaj said, «Yes, the excavation that started in Sambhal, where surveys were previously not allowed, is now underway. The evidence found so far is supporting the Hindu side. Among the findings, a tunnel has been discovered, and along with it, a significant treasure and other items have been found that provide proof of a temple being there earlier. This temple was allegedly occupied, destroyed, and in some way transformed into an Islamic structure.»
«The excavation is revealing everything. The work being done is not artificial, nor is it fabricated or exaggerated. The reality is that the evidence indicates the presence of a temple, and all findings are being presented as proof. The government and the courts will also take notice of these discoveries. Once all the evidence is presented, the court will inevitably have to rule in favor of the temple, acknowledging that a temple existed at the site and that its remains are still being found,» the Ram Mandir chief priest added.
