Speaking to ANI on Monday, the DIG said, "The current situation in Sambhal is peaceful. Police have been deployed at important places. Last night, we confirmed three deaths but today while undergoing treatment in Moradabad, another person succumbed to his injuries. A total of 4 deaths hav
According to an official notification from Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya, "Any outsider, social organization or public representative without the orders of the authorities will be prohibited from entering Sambhal."
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 violence, which erupted during a survey of a mosque on Sunday morning, resulted in three deaths and injuries to around two dozen people, including policemen and senior officials.
Officials said that those responsible for the violence will be charged under the National Security Act (NSA). As a precaution, internet services across the district have been suspended for a day.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Yogendra Upadhyay on Sunday condemned the stone pelting at an ASI team surveying a Mughal-era mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and asserted that everyone has to live according to law and order under UP CM Yogi Adityanath's governance.
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
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati condemned the stone pelting on the survey team in Sambhal on Sunday morning and held the Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the 'ruckus' and 'violence' in the district.
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
A survey team that arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a survey of the mosque in Sambhal district amid heavy police deployment faced stone-pelting from some "anti-social elements" on Sunday morning, police said.