The historic Jama Masjid had its finial cracks and suffered other damages in a storm that was accompanied by heavy rains in Delhi on the evening of May 30, 2022. Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari said that two people were injured by stones as they became loose and fell down from one of the minarets and other parts of the mosque. Some stones of the mosque structure also loosened and fell off. I will write to the Prime Minister for immediate repair of the mosque roping in Archaeological Survey of India,” Bukhari gave a statement. Delhi Waqf Board officials said a team was sent to Jama Masjid for inspection and assessment of the damage.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2022 13:51 UTC