3 dead, internet suspended: How a mosque survey in UP’s Sambhal led to violent clashes
FirstpostA court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal turned into a violent affair when cops clashed with protesters at the site. The authorities have now imposed prohibitory orders in the area, suspending internet services as well as shutting down schools for a day Police try to control the situation amid violence during a second survey of the Jama Masjid, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple, in Sambhal. Shahi Jama Mosque survey that started it all The violence in Sambhal broke out when a team of surveyors reached Chandausi town to carry out a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The reason for the death of the third person is not clear, but it will be after the post-mortem examination.” According to Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar, the violence broke out when the survey team was leaving the premises of the Shahi Jama Masjid as protesters started pelting stones. पूरा एक सिस्टम है जो खुलेआम देश के मुसलमानों को अपना दुश्मन मानकर व्यवहार कर रहा है, संभल में जिस तरह से प्रदर्शनकारियों पर सीधे फायरिंग करने के वीडियो आये हैं वो ये बताते हैं कि पूरी तैयारी से प्रशासन ने लोगों की जान ली है, आनन फानन में याचिका दाखिल होना, तुरंत सर्वे का आदेश… pic.twitter.com/9dWO4YhbHx — Imran Pratapgarhi November 24, 2024 Aftermath of Sambhal violence The police have begun a probe into the matter, adding those accused in the violence would be booked under the stringent National Security Act.