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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 27, 2024, 18:11:10 IST
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Sambhal Violence Live Updates: Schools, shops reopen after 2 days; FIR names Samajwadi Party MP as accused No. 1, internet services remain suspended
The death toll in Sambhal violent rose to five on Sunday mornin gafter two more injured individuals succumbed on Monday. Authorities have registered seven FIRs against over 2,500 people, including Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq and Sohail, the son of MLA Iqbal Mahmood. Internet services in the city remained suspended, and schools were closed on Monday. Outsiders have been prohibited from entering the area until December 1. Police sealed off the vicinity around Jama Masjid, the site of the clash, and conducted flag marches in sensitive areas to maintain order: Stay with TOI for more updates
18:11 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: 27 people have been arrested so far
Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad Division, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, "Police have registered a total of 7 FIRs so far, 4 of these have been registered by the families of the deceased. A total of 27 people have been arrested, of these 3 are women and 3 are juveniles. The juveniles have been sent to juvenile homes. 74 people have been identified with the help of people, camera and video footage. Identification of others is being done. We have also issued their videos and photos to seek help from the people so that they can be easily identified...Situation in Sambhal is normal. Administration is in continuous touch with people and efforts are underway to restore trust. As a precautionary measure, force is deployed in the area where the incident occurred...Regarding the restoration of the internet, a review will be done today. After the review, a decision will be made..."
15:18 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: SP provokes people to pelt stones, says UP BJP President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary
“The Samajwadi Party politicians provoked people to pelt stones at the team sent by the Supreme Court to carry out the survey in Sambhal. This is definitely because of a battle for political supremacy between the two families. The matter is being investigated and soon we will find out the truth,” said UP BJP State President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary.
14:46 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: DG said he will conduct impartial investigation, says Mata Prasad Pandey
On the Sambhal incident, Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly Mata Prasad Pandey says, "The DG has said that he will conduct an impartial investigation. After three days our team will go there. We will prepare a report and give it to the national president of our party."
14:44 (IST) Nov 27
"Police mentioned my name in report to hide truth": SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq criticises UP admin on Sambhal violence
12:24 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Congress leaders plan to visit Sambhal
"I have briefed Priyanka (Gandhi) about Sambhal this morning. We, along with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, are scheduled to visit there. Right now, the administration is not allowing it but we will visit there soon," says Congress MP Imran Masood
12:15 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Justice will prevail despite delays, says SP MP Rajeev Rai
"In Sambhal, the administration is conspiring to divide the society and is involved in illegal activities at the behest of the government. The people who are guilty are posing as witnesses, judges and lawyers. Justice will be served even if it takes time," says Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai.
12:10 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: It was unplanned, police acted in self-defense: BJP MP SP Singh Baghel
"These things are never planned or scripted. A script would have been completely useless if the court had not ordered the survey. An unlawful gathering happened outside the mosque and the crowd attacked the police with the intention of killing. After giving many warnings, the police acted upon it in their self-defence," says BJP MP SP Singh Baghel
12:07 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence: BJP leader Arun Govil condemns Sambhal incident says seems that it was pre-planned
"The situation that was there in Sambhal should be condemned with way stone pelting, bullets were fired, police were attacked. These are unfortunate, and it seems that it was pre-planned," says BJP leader Arun Govil on Sambhal incident.
"When Opposition parties get defeated, they always blame the EVM. There is no point in going back to ballot paper, when the technology has advanced a lot. I don't think it is right," he added on talks on going back to ballot papers for elections.
"It is wrong, the government should take strict steps and talk to Bangladesh, I am sure they will be doing it. The people should feel safe there, we should ensure it," he further added on situation in Bangladesh.
"When Opposition parties get defeated, they always blame the EVM. There is no point in going back to ballot paper, when the technology has advanced a lot. I don't think it is right," he added on talks on going back to ballot papers for elections.
"It is wrong, the government should take strict steps and talk to Bangladesh, I am sure they will be doing it. The people should feel safe there, we should ensure it," he further added on situation in Bangladesh.
11:39 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav questions government's intentions
10:50 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: UP Government takes strict action, recovery of damages ordered
The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has adopted a firm approach toward those involved in the recent violence in Sambhal.
Authorities have decided to display posters of individuals accused of rioting and stone-pelting at key locations in the city. The government also plans to recover the damages caused during the unrest. Additionally, rewards may be announced for those evading arrest.
The violence broke out following a survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several police officers. Vehicles were set on fire during the chaos. While the situation is slowly returning to normal, police operations to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
Authorities have decided to display posters of individuals accused of rioting and stone-pelting at key locations in the city. The government also plans to recover the damages caused during the unrest. Additionally, rewards may be announced for those evading arrest.
The violence broke out following a survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several police officers. Vehicles were set on fire during the chaos. While the situation is slowly returning to normal, police operations to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
10:34 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Moradabad official addresses minors' involvement and ongoing investigation
Moradabad divisional commissioner, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh says, "The number of minors involved in the case was 3 till yesterday. But this number can change. The minor accused are being counselled. We are trying to educate them and make them skilled. We have recovered a knife. It can be very dangerous if used among a crowd...We will identify the anti-social elements in society and will expose all those who were involved in this conspiracy."
10:31 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Congress accuses police of being communalised
10:27 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Officers are behaving like terrorists, says Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav
10:21 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq, MLA's son Sohail Mahmood gave provocative speech, incited mob via social media: FIR
An FIR filed by police has named Samajwadi Party's Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq and MLA Iqbal Mahmood's son Sohail Mahmood for inciting violence in the city on Sunday. The clashes, which erupted during a court-ordered Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Mughal era Jama Masjid, left five dead and many - including 20 police personnel - injured.
Read more10:10 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: We are extremely scared, says residents
A local said, “It will take some time to alleviate the fear and anxiety that have taken root in people’s hearts in Sambhal. Though there is no violence, when police vehicles with loud sirens move through our streets, most of us get panic attacks. To be honest, we are extremely scared. Most of us are illiterate and won’t be able to do anything if the police frame us in a case, as over 2,000 people are booked in the FIRs.”
Expressing his disappointment with political parties, he added, “No Muslim leader is coming to give assurance of safety to us. People whom we had voted for have abandoned us. No one is asking if our children had food or not. We are not even able to trust the police or the administration. Govt had made promises of providing support to Pasmanda Muslims, but not one ruling party leader has come to meet us.”
Expressing his disappointment with political parties, he added, “No Muslim leader is coming to give assurance of safety to us. People whom we had voted for have abandoned us. No one is asking if our children had food or not. We are not even able to trust the police or the administration. Govt had made promises of providing support to Pasmanda Muslims, but not one ruling party leader has come to meet us.”
09:34 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Internet services remain suspended, 27 arrested
Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar confirmed that the internet shutdown in the region will continue, though all other restrictions have been lifted as normalcy returns.
"So far, 27 people, including 25 men and 2 women, have been arrested, and 7 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence," the police stated.
Speaking about the current situation, SP Krishan Kumar told ANI, "After the Sunday incident that took place in Sambhal district, the police had called for a precautionary internet shutdown, which continues. All other things have been restored to normalcy."
He added, "The police have processed all the CCTV footage of the people involved in the incident. More than 100 people have been identified. They will soon be apprehended by the police. In the last 24 hours, 27 people have been arrested, out of which 25 are men and 2 are women. Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq has been issued a notice under Section 168 of the BNS on November 23."
"So far, 27 people, including 25 men and 2 women, have been arrested, and 7 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence," the police stated.
Speaking about the current situation, SP Krishan Kumar told ANI, "After the Sunday incident that took place in Sambhal district, the police had called for a precautionary internet shutdown, which continues. All other things have been restored to normalcy."
He added, "The police have processed all the CCTV footage of the people involved in the incident. More than 100 people have been identified. They will soon be apprehended by the police. In the last 24 hours, 27 people have been arrested, out of which 25 are men and 2 are women. Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq has been issued a notice under Section 168 of the BNS on November 23."
09:32 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Security in place for 3rd consecutive day
Security personnel remained stationed in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal for the third consecutive day on Wednesday following violence sparked by an ASI survey. Police confirmed heightened security near the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid area.
The stone-pelting incident on November 24 escalated into widespread violence, resulting in four deaths and injuries to several individuals, including officials and locals.
The stone-pelting incident on November 24 escalated into widespread violence, resulting in four deaths and injuries to several individuals, including officials and locals.
09:22 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal victims leave behind families more miserable, poor
Families of Naeem, Bilal, Noman, and Kaif, who were killed in the Sambhal violence, are left dealing with grief and financial challenges. Naeem ran a sweets shop, Bilal owned a clothing store, and Kaif sold cosmetics in a weekly market.
"My father, Haneef, is a vendor. Since the financial condition of my family is not good, Bilal started a clothing shop in the local supermarket. We are four brothers," said Mohammad Aleem.
He added, "Our material (cloth) had come, and we had gone to the shop to keep it. As we were returning after closing the shop, police started a lathicharge and fired bullets. A bullet hit him. We searched for him in the hospital, where we came to know that he had been referred to Moradabad, where he died."
"My father, Haneef, is a vendor. Since the financial condition of my family is not good, Bilal started a clothing shop in the local supermarket. We are four brothers," said Mohammad Aleem.
He added, "Our material (cloth) had come, and we had gone to the shop to keep it. As we were returning after closing the shop, police started a lathicharge and fired bullets. A bullet hit him. We searched for him in the hospital, where we came to know that he had been referred to Moradabad, where he died."
09:00 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Security tightened after stone pelting incident at Shahi Jama Masjid
08:47 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Cops use private weapons for firing, says leader of opposition
Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey claimed that police use private firearms or seized weapons during incidents like the Sambhal violence to evade detection in investigations. He suggested this could explain why police deny involvement in the deaths of four youths during the clashes.
08:45 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: A total of 27 people have been arrested in the last 24 hours, says SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi
"A total of 27 people - 25 men and two women - have been arrested in the last 24 hours and they have been sent to jail. There are different CCTV footages, they are being scanned. We have prepared a list of more than 100 people who actively participated in this violence. They have been identified and will arrested in due course of time. Anyone who is innocent will not be sent to jail, but action will certainly be taken against anyone seen in the CCTV footage with stone in hand and if he has pelted stone on the police," says Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi.
08:44 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Authorities confirm peaceful situation post-violence
During a press conference, Sambhal DM Rajinder Pensiya stated, “We closed schools for a day. Nothing significant occurred after 2 pm on November 24. Offices and markets were open today, and peace is being maintained.”
Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi reported, “Seven cases have been registered—five at Sambhal station and two at Nakhasa. A total of 27 people have been arrested, with some sent to juvenile homes.”
Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi reported, “Seven cases have been registered—five at Sambhal station and two at Nakhasa. A total of 27 people have been arrested, with some sent to juvenile homes.”
08:39 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: Mob attacked police, looted weapons
According to the FIR, the mob attacked police using batons, hockey sticks, and firearms, looting pistols, tear gas shells, and magazines. The violence was reportedly aimed at obstructing the ASI survey. Advocate Zafar Ali, part of the mosque’s management committee, is also accused of leaking survey details to the accused lawmakers. MP Barq has denied the allegations, calling it a conspiracy by the police and administration.
08:38 (IST) Nov 27
Sambhal Violence Live: MP and MLA’s son accused of inciting violence
An FIR has been filed against Sambhal MP Zia-ur Rahman Barq and MLA Iqbal Mahmood’s son Sohail Mahmood for allegedly inciting a mob during a court-ordered ASI survey at the Mughal-era Jama Masjid. The clashes resulted in five deaths and injuries to 20 police personnel.
The FIR accuses Barq of delivering provocative speeches and using WhatsApp groups to incite violence, while Mahmood is alleged to have encouraged the crowd.
The FIR accuses Barq of delivering provocative speeches and using WhatsApp groups to incite violence, while Mahmood is alleged to have encouraged the crowd.
Security personnel remain deployed in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal for the third consecutive day following the unrest during an ASI survey near the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid, according to police officials.
The November 24 stone-pelting incident, which escalated into widespread violence, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others, including officials and locals, injured.
While the internet shutdown continues as a precaution, all other restrictions have been lifted as the situation has returned to normalcy, confirmed Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar.
Two more people injured during Sunday morning's violent clashes in Sambhal died on Monday, taking the toll in the incident to five. Meanwhile, seven FIRs have been lodged against more than 2,500 people, including Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq and MLA Iqbal Mahmood's son Sohail.
Internet services in the city remained suspended and schools were closed on Monday. Outsiders have been barred from entering the area until December 1.
Police also sealed the area around Jama Masjid (where the clash took place) and were conducting flag marches in sensitive zones.
Meanwhile, UP commissioner Aunjaneya Singh told TOI that missing CCTV cameras from the affected area have hindered investigations. However, locals alleged that police removed the cameras themselves to destroy evidence.
The violence in Sambhal erupted on Sunday when an ASI survey team arrived at the mosque after a court order. The survey was ordered following a petition which claimed that the mosque was built by Mughal emperor Babur after demolishing an ancient Hindu temple.
Despite the violence, advocate commissioner Ramesh Chand Raghav completed the survey. The survey is to be presented before a local court on Friday.
The November 24 stone-pelting incident, which escalated into widespread violence, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others, including officials and locals, injured.
While the internet shutdown continues as a precaution, all other restrictions have been lifted as the situation has returned to normalcy, confirmed Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar.
Two more people injured during Sunday morning's violent clashes in Sambhal died on Monday, taking the toll in the incident to five. Meanwhile, seven FIRs have been lodged against more than 2,500 people, including Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq and MLA Iqbal Mahmood's son Sohail.
Internet services in the city remained suspended and schools were closed on Monday. Outsiders have been barred from entering the area until December 1.
Police also sealed the area around Jama Masjid (where the clash took place) and were conducting flag marches in sensitive zones.
Meanwhile, UP commissioner Aunjaneya Singh told TOI that missing CCTV cameras from the affected area have hindered investigations. However, locals alleged that police removed the cameras themselves to destroy evidence.
The violence in Sambhal erupted on Sunday when an ASI survey team arrived at the mosque after a court order. The survey was ordered following a petition which claimed that the mosque was built by Mughal emperor Babur after demolishing an ancient Hindu temple.
Despite the violence, advocate commissioner Ramesh Chand Raghav completed the survey. The survey is to be presented before a local court on Friday.
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