The uproar that started over the survey in Jama Masjid of Sambhal is increasing. In view of the situation, the district administration has sealed the area near Jama Masjid and deployed a large number of police forces. On the other hand, the police have arrested 15 people in connection with the violence during the survey. On the other hand, Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh said that the death toll in the violence near the mosque has increased to three. He said that the survey in the mosque has been conducted on the orders of the court.
He told that before starting the survey, consent of the Imam of the mosque was taken. Despite this, unruly elements created disturbance in the vicinity of the mosque. He said that the people involved in this violence had not come there to offer Namaz. In such a situation, all the people involved in the violence are being identified. Strict action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. He told that in this case the police has intensified the work of identifying the accused.
15 people arrested
During this period, after identification, the police also arrested 15 people. After identifying the remaining people, peace has been maintained at the spot. After the Sambhal violence, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Vishnoi has also given a statement. He said that as soon as the survey team arrived, a crowd gathered and some unruly elements from this crowd came forward and pelted stones at the police team. This stampede like situation was created. To control the situation, the police also used mild force and fired tear gas shells.
entire area sealed
According to SP Sambhal, all the unruly elements who committed violence outside the mosque are being identified. Along with this, a large number of police forces have been deployed to maintain peace on the spot. At present the entire area has been sealed.