On December 14, a morning aarti was performed at a Hanuman Temple that was recently discovered in Sambhal. The temple was found during an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the district police and administration. The drive aimed to remove illegal constructions and recover public land that had been encroached upon. During the operation, the temple was uncovered, and the local community gathered to perform the morning prayers, showing their respect and devotion. The temple’s discovery has brought attention to the area, and efforts are being made to protect and maintain it while ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.
15 December,2024 10:58 AM IST
A decades-old temple has been reopened in tense Sambhal, found during anti-encroachment drive. The district administration on Saturday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Shahi Jama Masjid area. The district administration team visited Sambhal to check on the noise pollution through loudspeakers, the Sambhal District Magistrate (DM) said, adding that they found that there was electricity (power) theft in the area.
14 December,2024 11:06 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders, arrived at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. However, their convoy was stopped by the police at the border. The Congress leaders were en route to violence-hit Sambhal, a town in Uttar Pradesh, where communal tensions have escalated. Despite their efforts to proceed, the police action halted their progress. The Congress leaders were heading to express solidarity with the affected people in Sambhal and to assess the situation firsthand. The police’s intervention at the border has raised questions about their movement to the troubled region.
04 December,2024 02:52 PM IST
On December 2, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of being responsible for the violence in Sambhal. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Yadav described the incident as a "well-planned conspiracy" aimed at disrupting the communal harmony in the region. He emphasized that the BJP and its allies are intentionally attempting to undermine the country's unity by promoting divisive rhetoric, referring to their statements about "digging all over the country." Yadav expressed concern that such actions would threaten the brotherhood that has long existed among the people, particularly in Sambhal, and warned that the BJP's divisive politics could have disastrous consequences for national unity.
03 December,2024 03:10 PM IST
Days after violence in UP’s Sambhal, heavy security has been deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid head of Friday Namaz. Security forces have geared up to prevent any possible mishap in the region after the violence on 24 November. Drone camera, CCTVs, metal detectors and more advance technology tools have been brought in to keep close eyes on mischievous elements. Total 16 companies of security forces have been deployed including a Rapid Action Force team to keep a check on anti-social elements. Sambhal district court and other sensitive areas are under special surveillance to maintain peace in the area. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, “All kinds of arrangements have been made. Drone cameras are there...monitoring is being done through CCTV cameras. 16 companies have been deployed which includes one RAF...13 PSCs. We have spoken to Maulvis of Mosques...we have appealed to people to offer Namaz only in their own Mosques...we have appealed to people to come in fewer numbers to Jama Masjid...we are also monitoring social media platforms...sensitive areas are being monitored.”
29 November,2024 01:22 PM IST
On Constitution Day, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government over the Sambhal stone-pelting incident, where lives were lost. He questioned how the Constitution could be celebrated when people were suffering. He pointed out that false cases were being filed against local politicians and their families. Akhilesh questioned why a survey, which had already been conducted, was repeated and suggested it could have been done after discussions. He asked if any action had been taken against those who provoked people during the survey, especially if BJP workers were involved. Akhilesh also mentioned that opposition leaders and MPs were being prevented from visiting Sambhal to assess the situation.
26 November,2024 04:56 PM IST
The situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.
26 November,2024 03:46 PM IST
BJP MP Ravi Kishan spoke to the media on November 26 in Lucknow, criticizing the opposition for questioning EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) after the Maharashtra Assembly poll results. He said the opposition only raises doubts about EVMs in states where they lose, calling them "boka" (brainless). Kishan also mentioned Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who rejected the claims of EVM tampering. Regarding the Sambhal violence, Kishan condemned the stone-pelting incident involving officials who visited the area under court orders. He said such actions were wrong and urged local leaders not to instigate youth into violence. He appealed to Muslim youth to stay peaceful and respect court orders, stressing that no one should engage in violence. Watch video.
26 November,2024 10:39 AM IST
After the Sambhal violence that resulted in deaths, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav commented on November 25, dragging the recently released film The Sabarmati Report into the controversy. He claimed that the government created the violence to distract from their mistakes and election manipulation. Yadav suggested that some people, after watching the movie, were inspired to become influential leaders, which he believes may have triggered the violence. He mentioned that opposition MPs wanted to bring up the issue in Parliament, but they will do so when they get the chance. Additionally, he said a delegation from his party would visit Sambhal to meet the victims and raise the matter further. Watch video for more.
25 November,2024 05:50 PM IST
Zia Ur Rehman Barq, a Samajwadi Party MP, expressed concern over Sambhal violence, calling it a pre-planned incident. He said it was unfortunate and highlighted the rising targeting of Muslims across the country, which he believes is worse than anything seen since India’s independence. Barq pointed out that the Places of Worship Act is being violated, with urgent actions taken to address petitions on the same day, including surveys by district officials. He questioned the necessity of conducting a second survey and emphasized that people were being prevented from offering Namaz. His statement stresses that the situation is worsening, and urgent attention is needed to prevent further unrest. Watch video for more.
25 November,2024 05:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
