There was an uproar for an hour in the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh regarding the survey. The miscreants set the vehicles on fire. Stones were pelted at the police. An incident of firing also took place. The police also lathicharged, fired tear gas shells and chased away the miscreants. 5 people died in the violence. Internet service is closed in the area. Police are deployed at every nook and corner. The administration has banned the entry of outsiders, social org.zations and public representatives till December 1.
36 people including more than 25 policemen have been injured in the violence. SDM and SO are also injured. Regarding the violence, an officer said that firing is being done by the miscreants. Several bullet fragments hit policemen in Deepa Sarai area and they were injured.
Why morning survey in mosque?
According to officials, the mosque was surveyed in the morning so that there would be no problem in offering namaz in the mosque. Usually, prayers in the Shahi Mosque take place in the afternoon. As a precautionary measure, the administration has ordered all schools up to class 12 to be closed on Monday.
How did the violence erupt?
Regarding the incident, the Divisional Commissioner said that SP PRO Sanjeev Kumar was also shot in the leg. When SDM’s leg bone was broken. Police area officer Anuj Kumar was also shot. According to DM Rajendra Pesiya, the survey team reached the mosque at seven in the morning. The atmosphere was quite calm for the first two hours of the survey. The survey work was done well. Meanwhile suddenly a crowd of people gathered and started creating ruckus. Stone pelting and firing started.
According to Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh, there were two-three groups of miscreants. In which some people were firing. Police were also targeted and stones were pelted. Naeem, Bilal, Noman, Kaif and Ayaan have died in the violence. Anjaneya Kumar Singh said that no one who instigates the crowd will be spared. A case will be registered against the accused under NSA.
21 people in custody in the entire case
Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Vishnoi said that videos of alleged police firing are going viral at many places. However, this is not the case. The police did not open fire from the area where the commotion took place. Illegal weapons have also been recovered from the homes of the 21 people who have been detained. Actually, the Hindu side claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid is a Harihar temple. The Hindu side approached the court regarding this. The royal mosque is being surveyed on the orders of the court. The Muslim side also agreed to the survey. The survey was conducted in the presence of both the parties.
