Sambhal Violence: Ban On Entry Of Outsiders Extended Till December 10, Security Remains Heightened
ABP NewsSecurity continued to remain heightened in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district which was marred with violence over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in the town. The administration also extended a ban on the entry of outsiders and public representatives into the area till December 10 to maintain "peace and order." Curbs under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were set to expire on Sunday, but have now been extended till December 31. In a statement, Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensiya said, "To maintain peace and order, the imposition of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the district has been extended to December 31." "No outsider, social organisation or public representative can enter the district without seeking permission from the competent authority till December 10," he added.