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Four people were killed while several were injured in Sambhal violence. Over 20 police personnel and administrative officials were also injured.
Sambhal mosque violence (PTI Image)
A day after stone pelting and arson took place over the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, the administration has restricted the entry of “outsiders” into the district without prior orders of the authorities.
The death toll in the violence rose to four. Three people were killed in the violence yesterday and another person has succumbed to his injuries, the police said.
The police have filed an FIR against Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq for allegedly inciting riots.
Weapons Recovered, People Detained: Police
The police said that 25 rioters were arrested in connection with violence which took place on Sunday when the survey was underway at the mosque premises.
Several kinds of weapons were recovered from the detained persons, which also included two women, living in the Nakhasa police station area. Firing took place from their residence, Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar said.
This comes as four people were killed while several others were injured in the clashes between the police and the protesters who shouted slogans, and threw stones at the cops while the survey was underway. The protestors set vehicles on fire, after which the police used tear gas to disperse the mob.
The survey team arrived at the spot early in the morning and started its work, when locals gathered outside, leading to violence in the area. The mosque is in the middle of a legal battle over claims that it was been built over the Harihar temple that had once stood at the site.
Top Points From Sambhal Mosque Violence:
- Sambhal, DIG, Moradabad Range, Muniraj G 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 have taken place. Looking at the situation, we will remove the suspension on the internet. Actions are being taken against the accused. I appeal to the people of Sambhal to maintain peace. Four FIRs have been registered in total…”
- The District Magistrate told the media that cases have been registered against around 700-800 unknown people and action will be taken. He said all CCTV videos have been collected and are being analysed.
- “Weapons have also been recovered from the houses of the detained people. Firing took place from a house in Nakhasa police station area, from where two women have been detained,” the SP said.
- The mobiles of the people who have been detained are being checked to understand whether there was a conspiracy or not, the police said.
- The Sambhal District Magistrate issued a notification prohibiting any outsider, social organization, or public representative from entering Sambhal without the orders of the authorities.
- Schools have been shut in view of the violence. Classes up to Standard 12 will remain suspended today. The SDM said they have put no restriction on opening of shops but since it is Monday, shops are closed as per the routine practices of the area.
- The situation is under control and additional forces have been deployed. Internet services have been suspended for a day, the SP said.
- When DM and DIG were patrolling, two women pelted stones at them, and firing was done through a country-made weapon, and a PRO got shot in the foot. Women also pelted stones, the police official said.
- Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators under the stringent National Security Act. An FIR has been registered.
- 20 police personnel and four administrative officials have been injured in the violence. A constable suffered a serious head injury and a deputy collector fractured his leg.
- Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav held the district administration responsible for the violence and said that there would be many more deaths, however, some were reported. He claimed that such type of orders (by the judge) would “set the whole country on fire”.
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