Sambhal: The authroities in Sambhal on Monday said that the construction of police post near Jamia Masjid will be completed soon.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra on Monday told reportsers that the consturction os police post is in progress, it will be copmpleted soon. So tghat the forces deployed here will stay comfortably.
He also said that the construction of the post is being expedited due to the urgent need for accommodation, as a large number of forces are currently living outdoors in the cold. Since there are no nearby facilities, the work is being completed at a fast pace.
Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been deployed near the construction site to ensure security.
This development comes after recent violence in the area, during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of a Mughal-era mosque last month, which led to four deaths and injuries among police and locals.
On December 27, Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishnan Kumar Bishnoi said that the police posts are being established to enhance security, facilitate justice, and ensure better surveillance.
“Police posts are being established in every major area of Sambhal, including near Khaggu Sarai, to enhance security, facilitate justice, and ensure better surveillance and response to crimes,” SP Bishnoi said.
Meanwhile, CCTV cameras are also being installed to enhance security in Sambhal.
Eaarlier on December 27 District Magistrate Rajinder Pensiya told media that smart meters and CCTV are being installed to improve security. Anti-encroachment drives are being carried out regularly with temporary encroachments being removed and permanent ones addressed through notices and cooperation from residents.
The police have arrested around 50 people in connection with the violence near the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal district on November 24.
