Tension during Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal: Stone pelting, arson, huge uproar, stone pelting also took place
There was a lot of tension over the survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal. The survey was completed amidst incidents of stone pelting and arson on the police. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, DIG Moradabad and ADG Bareilly zone were sent to the spot. 3 companies of PAC have been deployed. Police took the survey team and the lawyer of the Hindu side, Vishnu Shankar Jain, to a safe place.
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Jama Masjid survey: atmosphere of tension
The situation became very tense regarding the survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal. As soon as the survey team entered the mosque, the crowd started protesting. During this time, stones were pelted on the police and incidents of arson were also reported.
Attack on police and survey team
During the survey, the police and the survey team were targeted and pelted with stones. The police escorted the survey team and the lawyer of the Hindu side, Vishnu Shankar Jain, to a safe place amid heavy security.
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Administration involved in handling the situation
Considering the tense situation, the administration went on alert. District Magistrate and SP Sambhal were already present on the spot. At the same time, in view of the seriousness of the situation, DIG Moradabad Muniraj and ADG Bareilly John Ramit Sharma were immediately taken into custody.
Three companies deployed PAC
The administration has deployed three PAC companies to bring the situation under control. The police appealed to the local people to maintain peace and security has been tightened in the area.
The survey is complete, but the atmosphere is tense
However, amid stone pelting and tension, the survey work was completed. After this, the survey team was taken to a safe place. The crowd outside the mosque shouted slogans, which made the atmosphere more tense.
Strict security arrangements
The administration has deployed additional police force to control the situation. The authorities have taken special security measures so that no more untoward incident takes place in the area.
Why stress during the survey?
The Jama Masjid survey has been a contentious issue. Due to differences between the Hindu side and the Muslim side, this matter has become sensitive. Tension between the two sides escalated during the survey of the mosque, which turned into stone pelting and arson.
The administration appealed to people for peace
The administration has appealed to the people not to heed the rumors and maintain peace. DIG and ADG while reviewing the situation directed the local authorities to pay special attention to security.
further action
Considering the situation, the administration has said that strict measures will be taken to maintain law and order. Constant vigilance will be maintained in stressed areas.
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