Sambhal violence: Giriraj Singh blames opposition for trying 'to burn nation'; NSA invoked against rioters - top developments
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Giriraj Singh Union minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singhon on Monday blamed the opposition for the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.
The clashes at the Mughal-era Jama Masjidon Sunday left three dead and over 20 police personnel injured. A fourth person died on Monday.
How Sambhal violence unfolded 'Crowd of 2,000–3,000 people began throwing stones': How Sambhal violence unfolded
Tight security measures including prohibitory orders and internet suspension have been implemented in Sambhal to prevent further escalation. The entry of outsiders into Sambhal has been barred until November 30
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A magisterial probe has also been ordered into the violence.
Police have lodged seven FIRs in connection with the violence naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-RehmanBarqand local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son Sohail Iq
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Turning Sambhal into Bangladesh: Giriraj Singh
The situation was brought under control by evening with internet services suspended and additional forces deployed. Authorities have invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against those involved in the violence.
Union minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition saying: “This incident happened because of opposition... They want to burn the country... turn Sambhal into Bangladesh.”
This incident happened because of opposition; it is a pre-planned strategy of the opposition like the Godhra incident. This was not an attack on the survey team but on the constitution of India and democracy. They want to burn the country... they want to turn Sambhal into Bangladesh. Those who died got shot by the attackers
Riot orchestrated by govt: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
Meanwhile Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the Sambhal incident was a riot orchestrated by the government.
Our MP Zia ur Rahman was not even in Sambhal during the incident and despite that an FIR was lodged against him. A police officer said that one should stop taking the help of the government; for whom was it meant?
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Sambhal Police conduct flag march.
Sambhal Police conducted a flag march in areas affected by Sunday’s violence where stone pelting erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The march aimed to restore peace and assure residents of strict action
FIRs against SP leaders arrested 25
Police have lodged seven FIRs following violence over the court-ordered survey of Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid naming SP MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and SP MLA Iqbal Mehmoo
Prohibitory orders under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been imposed barring outsiders' entry until November 30. Internet services remain suspended and a magisterial probe is underway. Authorities have arrested 25 individuals with efforts ongoing to identify others.
The survey ordered after a petition claimed the mosque stood on a demolished temple site triggered protests on Sunday. Heavy police deployment continues in Sambhal with normalcy gradually returning except near the mosque.
The incident that the police administration carried out in Sambhal has shaken the entire humanity and has tarnished the image of the state and the country. Yesterday I was not even present in the state let alone Sambhal I had gone to Bengaluru to attend the meeting of
Violence during court-ordered survey Violence during court-ordered survey
Violence during a court order survey
The survey was initiated at 7 a.m. under court commissionerRamesh Singh and district magistrateRajendra Pensia by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) following a petition claiming the mosque was originally a
Sambhal violence: Storage of stones, soda bottles, flammable objects on rooftops prohibited, internet services suspended Sambhal violence: Storage of stones, soda bottles, flammable
Divisional CommissionerAunjaneya Singh said despite initial efforts to disperse them with tear gas and lathi charges the mob intensified its attack and started firing from nearby houses leading to injuries among officers.
Casualties and claims Casualties and claims
Casualties and claims
Three individuals identified as Mohd Nayeem Mohd Bilal and Mohd Nauman died during the clashes.
Families alleged police firing was responsible with Bilal’s brother claiming: “My brother was shot dead by circle officerAnuj Chaudhary.”
Singh refuted the claims saying: “We have videographic evidence... Police responded to firing from both sides to ensure the safety of the survey team.
Damage to mosque disputed
Concerns about damage to the mosque were dismissed by officials who confirmed the survey did not alter the structure. Singh said: While stone pelting near the mosque may have caused some damage it is unclear... The survey was conducted peacefully
The survey was ordered following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain alleging that the mosque was originally a temple. Conducted by an ASI team under the supervision of court commissioner Ramesh Singh and in the presence of district magistrate Rajendra Pensia SP Krishan Kumar
Around 9 a.m. a mob gathered outside the mosque allegedly shouting slogans and pelting stones at police personnel. Police responded with tear gas and lathi charges but the situation escalated as the mob allegedly began firing
Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Singh described the sequence of events as follows: "The survey continued peacefully for two hours but around 9 a.m. a crowd of nearly 2,000-3,000 people gathered and began throwing stones
Despite initial efforts to disperse them with tear gas and lathi charges the mob intensified its attack and started firing from nearby houses leading to injuries among officers including the SP’s PRO SDM Ramesh Babu and circle officer Anuj Chaudhary who was hit by bullet pellet
NSA invoked against rioters
The vehicles were torched and additional forces were called in from neighbouring districts to contain the situation Singh said. The survey team was safely evacuated from the area and internet services were suspended in the district by Sunday evening
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Giriraj Singh Union minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singhon on Monday blamed the opposition for the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.
The clashes at the Mughal-era Jama Masjidon Sunday left th
