The work of whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal has begun after the Allahabad High Court granted permission on March 12, reported news agency ANI.

Speaking to ANI, the contractor assigned by the ASI to whitewash the Sambhal Jama Masjid, stated that the work is likely to be completed within a week and a total of eight people have been working on it.