Be careful. Violence broke out in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday over the Shahi Masjid poll. Four people were killed and more than 30 injured in the violence. The SDM and some police officers were also among the injured. Questions were also raised about the new Shahi Masjid survey. Allegations were made that Sambhal DM Rajendra Pensia ordered a fresh inspection of the mosque.
Regarding the Shahi Masjid study, Sadar Zafar Ali of the Jama Masjid Committee said that the administration did not inform him about the mosque study. DM Rajendra Pensia said Sadar Zafar Ali’s claim is absolutely wrong. The administration gave him the appropriate information.
It is claimed that the DM had ordered reconnaissance for the second time in the mosque… On this, district magistrate Rajendra Pensia said that the defending commissioner issued a clear order in this regard on the night of November 23. This order clearly stated that a survey would be carried out at the mosque from 7 a.m. on November 24.
At the same time, after the violence, there is a heavy police deployment in Sambhal. However, schools opened on Tuesday. Stores opened in many areas. The situation seems normal this morning. Police have arrested 25 people so far. However, the Internet service remains closed today.
An official said on condition of anonymity that police are monitoring the area with drone cameras. Other accused are being identified thanks to CCTV camera footage. In this case, 7 FIRs have been registered. MPs Zia ur Rehman Vark and Suhail Iqbal have also been accused.
SP Krishna Kumar Vishnoi said that the people who created disturbances in the area will be compensated for the loss. In Sambhal, the police did not open fire, they only used plastic bullets. The police are deployed in every corner of the area. The entry of outsiders is prohibited until November 30.
Regarding the Shahi mosque in Sambhal, the Hindu side claims that it is the site of the Harihar temple. The Hindu side had also approached court in this regard. The court had ordered a recognition of the mosque. Violence broke out after the November 24 poll and four people were killed.
