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Seven Arrested in Connection with Sambhal Violence; Total Arrests Rise to 47

Seven individuals were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the violent clashes in Sambhal on November 24, which resulted in four fatalities and left scores injured, police confirmed.

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Neha Kumari
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Sambhal Violence

Seven individuals were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the violent clashes in Sambhal on November 24, which resulted in four fatalities and left scores injured, police confirmed. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to 47, with 91 individuals identified as being involved in the violence, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra.

Arrests and Investigation Progress

The suspects arrested on Tuesday have been identified as Shoaib, Sujauddin, Rahat, Mohd Azam, Azharuddin, Javed, and Mustafa. Police have stated that teams are actively pursuing other individuals implicated in the incident.

In total, 11 FIRs have been lodged in connection with the violence, underscoring the magnitude of the unrest. The clashes took place in the Pakka Baag Hindu Pura Kheda area during a court-mandated survey of the local Shahi Jama Masjid.

Background of the Incident

Tensions in Sambhal escalated from November 19, when the Shahi Jama Masjid underwent its initial survey following a court order based on a petition claiming the site previously hosted a Harihar temple. The situation reached a boiling point on November 24 when a second survey was conducted, leading to widespread violence.

 

Protesters clashed with the police, pelting stones, burning a police motorcycle, and looting a magazine and cartridges from a police pistol. As a result, four lives were lost, and 29 police personnel were injured during the skirmishes.

The situation in Sambhal remains tense, with law enforcement agencies maintaining a heightened presence to ensure peace and stability. Authorities have urged citizens to remain calm and refrain from actions that could further inflame tensions.

The police are continuing their investigation, focusing on apprehending the remaining accused and identifying the roots of the violence. Meanwhile, the local administration is working to restore normalcy and prevent future clashes in the region.