Sambhal Masjid poll violence: Protesters opposing the Jama Masjid poll in Sambhal, UP, clashed violently with police on Sunday. Four people were killed in this, while many people, including around 20 security personnel, were injured. After this violence, the administration ordered the closure of schools up to grade 12. In addition to this, the Internet has been banned. The wrongdoers are being identified.
The situation has been tense in Sambhal since Tuesday, when Jama Masjid was investigated on the orders of a local court. After this, a petition was filed claiming that there was a Harihar temple instead of the mosque. Later on Sunday, protesters set vehicles on fire and threw stones at police. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd.
Commissioner said: criminals opened fire, 20 police officers injured
Moradabad Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh said, “The miscreants opened fire. The PRO of the Superintendent of Police was shot in the leg. The CO was hit by shrapnel. Around 15 to 20 security personnel were injured in this violence”. He said one constable also suffered serious head injuries, while the deputy collector suffered a fractured leg. In this violence, four people named Naeem, Bilal and Nauman have been killed. Preparations for his autopsy are underway.
10 people arrested, investigation into violence launched, NSA to crack down on criminals
A police officer said 10 people, including 2 women, have been detained. An investigation has been launched into this violence. Some people also set fire to some motorcycles parked on the side of the road. He said we are investigating from where the bullets were fired, especially in Deepa Sarai area. A case will be registered against those accused of violence under the strict National Security Act (NSA). The miscreants involved in the violence are being identified.
A large crowd gathered and resorted to violence during the reconnaissance of the mosque.
The violence began on Sunday morning when a large number of people gathered at the Shahi Jama Masjid as the investigation team began its work. There they began to raise slogans. District officials said the survey was conducted in the morning so as not to disrupt prayers at the mosque, which normally take place in the afternoon. The second survey conducted by the Commissioner Commissioner by court order began around 7 a.m. on Sunday. At the same time, a crowd began to gather there.
The divisional commissioner said: the people involved in the violence were instigated
The Moradabad divisional commissioner said: “The survey took place peacefully, but some people gathered near the mosque and started raising slogans. When the police tried to leave the area, a group of miscreants in the crowd attacked the police. “. Those involved in the violence were instigated and the miscreants gradually began attacking the police.
The police superintendent said: Seeing the situation, the police used force.
Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Vishnoi said, “To control the situation, the police used mild force. Tear gas shells were fired. Those who pelted stones and those who instigated them will be identified. Action will be taken against them. We will file an FIR.” “In the registration process.” District magistrate Rajendra Pesiya said, “Some miscreants pelted stones, but now the situation is peaceful. Around 10 people have been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting incident.”
DGP said: strict action will be taken against anti-social elements
Uttar Pradesh DGP chief Prashant Kumar said the situation in Sambhal is under control. He said, “We are keeping an eye on everything. Police and administration officials are handling the situation at the spot. They are patrolling those areas. Anti-social elements will soon be identified and strict action will be taken against them. Additional law Police contingents have been deployed nearby of the mosque to ensure order.
Akhilesh Yadav said: violence to divert attention from election irregularities
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP and said the government and administration have conspired to use violence to divert attention from electoral irregularities. He said, “A serious incident took place in Sambhal. A survey team was deliberately sent in the morning to disrupt the discussion on the elections. The aim was to create chaos so that there could be no debate on electoral issues. I am not interested in the aspects legal.” He wanted to go, but the other party was not even heard.
“Conspiracy of violence hatched by the BJP, the government and the administration”
Akhilesh Yadav alleged, “What happened in Sambhal was planned by the BJP, the government and the administration to divert attention from electoral irregularities.” On Saturday, the Sambhal district administration arrested 34 people on bail of up to Rs 10 lakh for fear of disturbing public order. Sub-divisional magistrate Vandana Mishra said that among the banned persons in this case is Mamlukur Rahman Burke, father of Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP Zia ur Rehman Burke.
The court had ordered to inspect Jama Masjid.
Supreme Court petitioner lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain said the court of civil judge (High Division) ordered formation of a committee of lawyers to inspect the mosque. The Court has said that the report should be submitted after conducting a videography and photography study through the Commission. Last Tuesday, the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, the Mosque Committee and the Sambhal district magistrate were said to have become parties to the mosque-related petition.
