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 IST
Fresh footage of the Sambhal violence, which resulted in four deaths and several injuries, was released by the Uttar Pradesh police. The violence erupted when ASI officials arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to investigate claims from the Hindu side about a temple existing at the mosque site. On November 25, the Sambhal SP briefed the media about the incident. He stated that Sub-Inspector Deepak Rathi, who was injured, had filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal were named as the main suspects for allegedly instigating the mob. Barq had previously been warned for making provocative speeches. The violence also left 15 police officers injured, and 25 people have been arrested. The police assured that all accused would be arrested and legal action would be taken.
25 November,2024 03:57 PM IST
AIMIM Chief Owaisi spoke about the recent violence in Sambhal, stating that the mosque there is not just 50-100 years old, but more than 250-300 years old. He criticized the court’s ex parte order, claiming it was wrong because the people from the mosque were not heard. He also said that during the second survey, no information was shared, and a video that surfaced later showed people raising provocative slogans during the survey. He condemned the violence that followed, where three Muslims were shot dead, calling it murder, not just firing. He demanded the suspension of the officers involved and called for a sitting High Court judge to investigate, describing the situation as an injustice and ongoing atrocities.
25 November,2024 02:40 PM IST
Security has been increased at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal after a stone-pelting incident occurred when a survey team arrived to conduct an inspection of the mosque. Earlier, the situation escalated quickly as a large group of protestors clashed with the police. Tensions soared, leading to a violent confrontation between the two sides. The protestors expressed strong opposition to the survey, which was likely seen as controversial. To control the situation, the police resorted to using tear gas to disperse the crowd. The area has been heavily secured to prevent further disturbances, with additional forces deployed to maintain law and order. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about communal tensions. Watch video for more.
25 November,2024 12:30 PM IST
Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on November 24 when locals began stone-pelting at a survey team. The team had arrived at Shahi Jama Masjid to carry out a survey following an order from the civil judge's court. As tensions escalated, police were deployed to the area, and officers were seen urging locals to stop the stone-pelting. The situation became more tense after a previous survey of the mosque was conducted on November 19. In response, security around Shahi Jama Masjid was increased. The incident highlights growing unrest in the region, with authorities working to maintain peace and prevent further violence.
24 November,2024 12:57 PM IST
Five people lost their lives, and fifteen others were injured when a double-decker bus collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh on the night of November 20th, Wednesday. The bus, traveling from Delhi to Azamgarh, was overtaking another vehicle when it crashed into a truck carrying glass items. The accident occurred in the Tappal area of Aligarh, where visibility was significantly reduced due to fog, increasing the likelihood of accidents. The bus, operated by Krishna Travels, a company based in Faizabad, was heading towards Azamgarh when the tragic incident took place. The bodies of the deceased passengers have been sent for post-mortem, while the truck involved in the accident has been seized by the police. Following the accident, police teams rushed to the scene and initiated rescue and relief operations. The injured passengers were quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Legal proceedings have been started in connection with the incident. Traffic on the Yamuna Expressway was later cleared and normal movement was resumed. The authorities are investigating the cause of the UP bus accident, with poor visibility due to fog being a major factor.
21 November,2024 11:25 AM IST
In a tragic incident, 10 newborns lost their live in a fire at the hospital. A massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College late November 15 evening. The tragic fire incident took the lives of 10 innocent newborn babies who were admitted to the NICU ward. Visuals from outside the medical college showed panic-struck patients and their caretakers. Heartbreaking visuals showed relatives wailing for the children who died in the accident. As per hospital officials, there were 54 infants admitted to the NICU ward, and several infants trapped have been rescued.
16 November,2024 12:52 PM IST
On November 12, students in Prayagraj protested against the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams being held in multiple shifts. Thousands of aspirants gathered outside the UPPSC office, demanding that the Combined State (CS) and Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) exams be conducted in a single shift, like in the past. They argued that having exams in one shift would make the process fairer and less confusing. It would also reduce stress and make it easier for all candidates to appear for the exams. The protest continued for the fourth straight day on November 14. During the protest, some students jumped over police barricades in frustration. The students are calling for ‘One Day, One Exam’ to ensure better exam conditions for everyone.
14 November,2024 12:30 PM IST
On November 12, students in Prayagraj staged protests over the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams being scheduled in multiple shifts. Thousands of exam aspirants gathered outside the UPPSC office, demanding that the Combined State (CS) and Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) exams be held in a single shift, as they were in the past. The protesters argued that conducting the exams in one shift would make the process fairer and easier to manage for all candidates. They believe this change would help reduce confusion, ensure better exam conditions, and make it easier for everyone to appear for the exams without the added stress of multiple shifts. The protest highlighted the concerns of students who want equal opportunities in the competitive exam process.
13 November,2024 12:43 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
