In a development to the Sambhal violence, Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh on Wednesday confirmed the involvement of three minors in the incident that broke out over the Mughal-era mosque survey on November 24.
Security personnel have been deployed in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal for the third consecutive day on Wednesday after violence and ruckus ensued over an ASI survey.
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that his remarks about praying to God to help him find a solution to the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute were "completely misconstrued."
The market in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal opened on Tuesday after violence following the stone pelting incident which took place when a team arrived to survey Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24.
The District Magistrate (DM) of Sambhal, Dr Rajender Pensiya, on Monday refuted claims made by the Jama Masjid Committee chief, Zafar Ali, regarding the recent violence in the region and the survey conducted at the mosque.
Amid the ongoing tensions in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ram Gopal Yadav on Monday held the local district administration responsible for the violence over the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid. He said that he has given notice regarding this and the house must disc
Visuals from the area near the mosque show security deployed with two-way radios for communication, security batons, flashlights, firearms, vehicle barriers and metal detectors to maintain the level of security for local regulations.
The stone-pelting incident occurred when a team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a fresh survey of the mosque. Locals allegedly pelted stones at security personnel and attacked the police force. The police used tear gas to control the situation.
Speaking to ANI, Maulana Barelvi said, "Stone pelting and vandalism is not appropriate. I appeal to the Muslims of Sambhal to maintain Islam's teachings of peace and tranquillity. As far as the court proceedings are concerned, the Jama Masjid is ours. Its towers, walls, and domes hold proof
Addressing a press conference, Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the survey team went to disrupt the environment so that no one could discuss the UP by-poll elections.
"As per the orders of the Court, the survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal district was conducted. Some people gathered to protest against the survey and started pelting stones at the time when the survey was being conducted. Police have responded to this and some of the vehicles of sub-inspec