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Crime
Foreign Tourists on Taj Mahal Mosque Roof Prompt Security Probe
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 05:50 AM
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A viral video showing foreign tourists on the roof of the mosque at the Taj Mahal has triggered a security probe.
A video that has gone viral on social media shows foreign tourists standing on the roof of the mosque adjacent to the Taj Mahal. The footage, which was captured during a visit to the historic monument, raised immediate concerns about the security protocols in place at the site.
In response, officials have launched an investigation to determine how the tourists gained access to the roof and whether any security measures were breached. The probe will examine the security footage, interview staff, and review the protocols that allow visitors to approach the mosque area.
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long been a symbol of India’s heritage. The incident underscores the need for stringent security checks at such iconic landmarks, especially during peak tourist seasons.
In response, officials have launched an investigation to determine how the tourists gained access to the roof and whether any security measures were breached. The probe will examine the security footage, interview staff, and review the protocols that allow visitors to approach the mosque area.
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has long been a symbol of India’s heritage. The incident underscores the need for stringent security checks at such iconic landmarks, especially during peak tourist seasons.