A day following chaos and unrest unfolded in Uttar Pradesh over a court-mandated survey of Mughal-era mosque ( Shahi Jama Masjid) in Sambhal, the police on Monday, released the footages of the rioters pelting stones at cops and vandalising vehicles. The violent clash between police and protester has created panic as schools in the area have been ordered to remain closed, internet services have been suspended along with other restrictions which are in place.
The district administration has already imposed prohibitory orders and barred the entry of outsiders till November 30. The videos released by the police is allegedly shot from above the mosque. In the visuals, a violent mob can be seen attacking a stationary four-wheeler. The stones were also targeted towards cops deployed in the area. Most of the rioters were seen with their face-covered. The footages obtained by the police and drone visuals capturing the violence were being examined to identify the perpetrators.
According to police, those who will provide information about the rioters, will be rewarded. The violent clashes have claimed four lives so far. Upon seeing the person who was recording the video, the rioters also hurled stones towards the individual. A sub-inspector, identified as Deepak Rathi, also got injured in the clashes yesterday. Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said that complaints have been filed against 800 people. He added that 25 people have been arrested so far in connection with the clashes. He added that as any as 15 policemen sustained injuries in the violence. The SP added that Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal, son of a local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood, have also made accused in the case.
“Our sub-inspector Deepak Rathi who got injured yesterday has filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal have been made accused,” said SP Bishnoi. SP Kumar claimed that the duo instigated the mob. “Barq was given notice earlier too. He had given provocative speeches earlier too and he was told not to do so. 15 policemen have been injured in the incident. 25 people have been arrested so far. All the accused will be arrested and legal action will be taken,” he added.
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