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Sambhal’s district administration, with the ASI, has revived 41 pilgrimage sites and 19 ancient wells, including Amarpati Kheda, long considered lost. This heritage revival, part of the Bandhan scheme, is poised to enhance religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh despite lingering unrest and fear among some residents following recent violence.

​Sambhal’s district administration, with the ASI, has revived 41 pilgrimage sites and 19 ancient wells, including Amarpati Kheda, long considered lost. This heritage revival, part of the Bandhan scheme, is poised to enhance religious tourism in Uttar Pradesh despite lingering unrest and fear among some residents following recent violence.