Lucknow. Violence broke out last Sunday over the poll at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Four people were killed and more than 20 injured in the violence. However, the study of the mosque has been completed, the report of which will be submitted to the court on Friday, i.e. today. Police are on alert mode in Sambhal today. Before Friday prayers, police are deployed in every corner of the city.
A heavy police force has been deployed in Sambhal today. 15 PAC companies and 2 RAF companies are deployed in the city. Police from 10 districts patrol the area. In addition, the anti-riot team maintains special surveillance in the city. Every activity in the areas around the mosque is being monitored through drones and body cameras.
Police officers are deployed with body cameras in sensitive areas of the city. Article 163 applies. It is prohibited to gather more than four people. Internet service is temporarily closed. Namaz is not allowed outside Jama Masjid. According to officials, worship is only allowed inside the mosque.
An official said only local people can enter Jama Masjid. Metal detectors have been installed at all doors of the mosque. There are police deployed on the roofs of nearby houses. More than 50 suspicious people have been arrested.
Regarding Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid, the Hindu side claims that there was a Harihar temple here earlier. The court had ordered an investigation into the matter. The recognition of the mosque began at 7 a.m. last Sunday. The survey work was completed in approximately two hours. Meanwhile, a crowd gathered in front of the mosque. The crowd began throwing stones at the police. Meanwhile, some criminals opened fire on the road. In such a situation, the police also had to retaliate. Four people were killed and more than 20 injured in the violence.
However, after the violence, the situation in the city seems to be slowly returning to normal. The markets opened on Thursday, but there was not much activity. According to bullion dealer Ajay Kumar Gupta, following the riots in the city there has been a significant decline in the sale of jewellery. The bullion market has suffered a loss of crores of rupees. According to Khushnawaz, owner of an electronics store, very few customers come to the store.
