Jama Masjid Sadar Chief and Shahi Mosque Committee head, Zafar Ali, was brought to Chandausi Court on Sunday in connection with the November 24 Sambhal violence.
Jama Masjid Sadar Chief and Shahi Mosque Committee Chief, Zafar Ali, on Sunday claimed that he did not incite any violence regarding the November 24 Sambhal incident.
Zafar Ali, the chief of Jama Masjid Sadar and Shahi Mosque Committee, was taken into custody by Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday for questioning in connection with the violence that erupted in Sambhal on November 24 last year.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday slammed the advocates for the Ganga-Jamuni culture, which promotes harmony between different cultures, but never considered Aurangzeb's brother Dara Shikoh a hero.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday summoned the Jama Masjid Sadar chief and the Shahi Mosque Committee chief, Zafar Ali for questioning regarding the violence which broke out in the area a few months ago.
Senior advocate and BJP leader Ujjwal Nikam on Sunday condemned the Nagpur violence, calling it "shameful" and warned of strict legal action against those responsible for damaging public property.
Two 19-year-olds and one 16-year-old were killed in the shooting, which occurred around 10 pm (local time), according to a Facebook post from Las Cruces Police.
Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, CM Fadnavis, who also serves as the state's Home Minister, said that the violence was triggered by rumours spread on social media alleging that a holy 'chadar' had been burnt on that day.
Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that a holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation. The situation is back to normalcy as the curfew imposed in several areas was lifted
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that any damage caused during the violent clashes in Nagpur on March 17 will be recovered from the rioters.