There was a ruckus for an hour over the survey at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The rioters set vehicles on fire. They pelted stones at the police. There was also an incident of firing. The police also lathicharged and fired tear gas shells and chased away the rioters. 5 people died in the violence. Internet service is down in the area. Police is deployed at every nook and corner. The administration has banned the entry of outsiders, social organizations and public representatives till December 1.
36 people including more than 25 policemen have been injured in the violence. SDM and SO have also been injured. Regarding the violence, an officer said that firing was being done by the rioters. In Deepa Sarai area, some bullet pellets hit the policemen and they got injured.
Why is the survey in the mosque in the morning?
According to the officers, the plan to survey the mosque was made in the morning so that there is no problem in the prayers being held in the mosque. Usually, prayers are held in the afternoon in Shahi Masjid. As a precautionary measure, the administration has ordered to keep all schools up to class 12 closed on Monday.
How did the riot start?
Regarding this incident, the divisional commissioner said that SP’s PRO Sanjeev Kumar has also been shot in the leg. While the SDM’s leg bone has been broken. Police Circle Officer Anuj Kumar has also been hit by bullets. According to DM Rajendra Pesia, the survey team had reached the mosque at 7 am. The atmosphere was absolutely peaceful for the first two hours of the survey. The survey work was completed well. Meanwhile, suddenly a crowd gathered and started creating a ruckus. Stone pelting and firing started.
According to Moradabad divisional commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh, there were two-three groups of miscreants. Some of these people were firing. Stone pelting was also being done targeting the police. Naeem, Bilal, Noman, Kaif and Ayan have died in the violence. Anjaneya Kumar Singh said that whoever instigated the crowd will not be spared. A case will be registered against the accused under NSA.
21 people detained
Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Vishnoi said that alleged videos are going viral at many places that the police have fired bullets. But this is not true. The police did not fire bullets. Cartridge shells have been found at the place where the riot took place. Illegal weapons have also been found in the houses of some of the 21 people who have been detained.
Actually, the Hindu side is claiming that Shahi Jama Masjid is a Harihar temple. The Hindu side had approached the court regarding this. The survey of Shahi Masjid is being done on the orders of the court. The Muslim side had also agreed to the survey. This survey was being done in the presence of both the parties.
