Another court decision is expected on Thursday, when the Supreme Court will consider whether to allow religious activities to take place around the disputed site.

The disputed site was split into two parts, each priced at £6,000.

Before the terrorists could reach the main disputed site, they were shot down by Indian security forces.

(In July both parties had defied court orders preventing construction at the disputed site - see p. 39008.)

The disputed site is heavily guarded, its entrance behind barricades.

Hundreds of pillars and carved statues of Hindu gods are stacked near the disputed site ready to be quickly assembled.

The main disputed site, a small shrine to Rama, would go to Hindus.

In 1528, nobles under Mughal emperor Babur constructed a mosque over the disputed site.

There were also attempts by Babri Masjid supporters to prohibit all archaeological excavations at the disputed site.

In particular, the development of "Highbury corner"- the current disputed site - has always been contentious.