​UP unrest: Crowd turns violent in Sambhal; 5 dead as stones pelted, vehicles set ablaze​

Four people have died following violence that erupted after a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. “The death toll in the Sambhal violence has risen to five,” stated Deputy Inspector General of police (DIG), Moradabad Range, Muniraj G on Monday. (PTI Photo)

"The survey was conducted between 7 am and 11 am, as per court directions. The process was initially peaceful with adequate police deployment. However, some people started stone-pelting, and the police dispersed them. Then, a larger mob of 2000-3000 people gathered and started stone-pelting again," Divisional Commissioner Singh told ANI earlier. (PTI Photo)

Security personnel were deployed near the mosque. They used two-way radios, batons, flashlights, firearms, vehicle barriers, and metal detectors. Their presence aimed to uphold local security regulations. Visuals from the area confirmed the deployment. (ANI Photo)

Police had to use tear gas and appeal to the stone pelters in a bid to control the situation in the area. Tensions escalated rapidly as crowds gathered, leading to violent confrontations. (PTI Photo)

The stone-pelting incident targeting the survey team in Sambhal intensified, resulting in vehicles being torched and substantial property damage in the area. (PTI photo)

After the violence, Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar, along with other officials, arrived at the stone-pelting site on Sunday to bring the situation under control. (PTI Photo)

Following the violence triggered by an ASI survey at a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, the district administration announced on Monday that outsiders, social organizations, and public representatives would need prior authorization to enter the district. (PTI Photo)

"The situation is under control, and we are speaking to with their representatives," Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh told reporters. (PTI Photo)