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Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh): A 15-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP), led by senior leaders under the direction of party chief Akhilesh Yadav, is set to visit Sambhal today to investigate the violence that occurred on November 24.
The team will engage with local authorities, gather information, and compile a detailed report for Akhilesh Yadav. Members of the delegation include Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, five MPs, four MLAs, and three District Presidents. The party has emphasized that the delegation’s mission is to ensure justice and present its findings to Yadav.
According to a party statement, “The delegation is tasked with meeting local authorities, gathering facts, and ensuring justice prevails. A detailed report of the findings will be presented to Akhilesh Yadav.”
The delegation plans to stop in Moradabad before heading to Sambhal. If the administration allows, they will also meet with the violence’s victims.
The unrest in Sambhal erupted when a court-mandated survey team arrived at the Mughal-era Jama Masjid, which is under dispute due to claims that a Harihar temple may have existed on its grounds. Protests escalated into violence, with stones thrown at police and the survey team, leading to clashes.
The violence resulted in vehicles being set on fire and gunfire, causing the deaths of four young men and injuring several others, including police and officials. The attackers also engaged in extensive vandalism.
In response, the Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident.
The survey report for the Jama Masjid, originally due on Friday, has been postponed as Court Commissioner Ramesh Chandra Raghav requested an additional 10 days to finalize it. The report is now expected by December 8, with the next hearing set for January 8.
The Supreme Court has intervened, instructing the trial court to pause 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, particularly during Friday prayers, to ensure order. Reports indicate that the situation in Sambhal is calm, with schools open and normal activities resuming.
The SP delegation’s visit highlights the political and social implications of the incident as investigations continue into its causes and repercussions.
