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A court in India has said that a disputed holy site in Ayodhya should be split between Hindus and Muslims, lawyers for the Hindu petitioners say.
However in a majority verdict, judges gave control of the main disputed section, where a mosque was torn down in 1992, to Hindus, lawyers said.
Other parts of the site will be controlled by Muslims and a Hindu sect.
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The destruction of the mosque by Hindu extremists lead to widespread rioting in which some 2,000 people died.
Officials urged both sides to remain calm and respect the court's verdict.
The exact terms of the verdict are unclear, as so far it has only been released to lawyers involved in the case.
Lawyers for the Muslim community are expected to appeal.
However in a majority verdict, judges gave control of the main disputed section, where a mosque was torn down in 1992, to Hindus, lawyers said.
Other parts of the site will be controlled by Muslims and a Hindu sect.
Continue reading the main story
Related stories
* Has India's flashpoint moved on?
* Q&A: The Ayodhya dispute
The destruction of the mosque by Hindu extremists lead to widespread rioting in which some 2,000 people died.
Officials urged both sides to remain calm and respect the court's verdict.
The exact terms of the verdict are unclear, as so far it has only been released to lawyers involved in the case.
Lawyers for the Muslim community are expected to appeal.