A survey workforce that arrived on the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a survey of the mosque in Sambhal district amid heavy police deployment confronted stone-pelting from some “anti-social elements” on Sunday morning, police mentioned.
Visuals present police utilizing tear fuel to regulate the scenario in the world.
Director General of Police (DGP) UP, Prashant Kumar mentioned that the scenario is beneath management now. Speaking to ANI, DGP Prashant Kumar mentioned, “A survey is being conducted in Sambhal on the orders of the court. Some anti-social elements have pelted stones. Police and senior officers are present on the spot. The situation is under control, the police will identify the stone pelters and take appropriate legal action.”
This survey was a part of a authorized course of following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, who claimed the mosque was initially a temple.
An analogous survey was beforehand carried out on November 19, with native police and members of the mosque’s administration committee current to supervise the method.Following the incident, the police appealed to locals in Sambhal to cease pelting stones when a survey workforce reached Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a survey of the mosque.
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