The Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal district reopened after remaining closed since 1978 due to an anti-encroachment drive. Three idols were discovered, and security measures, including CCTV, were implemented.

Sambhal (UP): Three idols were recovered from a well near the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, following the temple's reopening during an anti-encroachment drive.

Name of the Shiva-Hanuman Temple painted outside the temple in Sambhal, along with 'Om Namah Shivaya' and 'Har Har Mahadeva' slogans on 16. Morning Aarti was performed at the Shiva Temple after 42 Years on 15.

Sambhal saw the revival of its historic Shiv-Hanuman Temple, uncovered from encroachments after 46 years. District officials led efforts to restore the temple amid wider anti-encroachment operations.

Three idols were recovered from a well near the ancient Shiva-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal Uttar Pradesh following the temple reopening during an anti-encroach

Three broken idols, including one of Lord Ganesh and possibly Lord Kartikeya, were discovered during well excavation near a recently reopened Shiv-Han

The temple, which had reportedly remained closed since 1978, was reopened on December 14 as part of an encroachment clearance operation carried out by local police and administration.

The temple, located in Khaggu Sarai is just over a kilometre away from the Jama Masjid which is situated in Kot Garvi area.