- विज्ञापन -
Sambhal: A three-member judicial commission has arrived in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate the violence that occurred on November 24. The commission’s purpose is to understand the circumstances surrounding the riots, including the stone-pelting incident and the assault on police officers. In anticipation of the commission’s visit, security measures in the city have been heightened.
On Saturday, the commission members met with Moradabad Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh to gather information about the events. The inquiry was ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and was established on November 28, with retired High Court judge Devendra Kumar Arora as the head. The other members include retired IAS officer Amit Mohan Prasad and former IPS officer Arvind Kumar Jain. They have two months to submit their report, with any extensions requiring government approval.
The violence broke out during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, following a petition claiming a Harihar temple existed at that location. The clashes resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries. The survey report, which was due on Friday, has been postponed as Court Commissioner Ramesh Chandra Raghav requested an additional 10 days to complete it; it is now expected by December 8, with the next court hearing set for January 8.
The Supreme Court has intervened, instructing the trial court to pause its proceedings and emphasizing the need to maintain peace and harmony. The mosque committee has been advised to seek appropriate legal channels to contest the district court’s survey order.
A significant police presence has been deployed around the Shahi Jama Masjid to ensure order, especially during Friday prayers. The situation in Sambhal is currently calm, with normal activities resuming, although internet services remain suspended and entry for outsiders is restricted. Police are maintaining close surveillance at sensitive locations, ready to act against any suspicious activities or potential unrest.
