Internet cut, security increased in UP’s Sambhal: What led to violent clashes? | India News

NEW DELHI: At least 3 people died and many others, including more than 20 police personnel, were injured. uttar pradeshin Sambhal after violent clashes broke out following a court-ordered inspection of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid.
The survey was ordered following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker. JainHe claims that the mosque is actually a temple.

Entry into Sambhal is restricted without permission from the official

The District Magistrate of Sambhal issued a notification prohibiting any outsider, social organization or public representative from entering the riot-ravaged area without an order from the authorities.
“Order No. 942 / Judicial Assistant / Chapter-163 / 2024 dated 01.10.2024 passed by the undersigned, a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Indian Citizens Security Act, 2023 in Sambhal district with validity till 30 November,” the circular read. brought it.” in question.
“No outside person, other social organizations or public representatives will be allowed to enter Sambhal district without the permission of the competent authority. This order shall be an integral part of the prohibitory order dated 01.10.2024 and shall be implemented immediately. Violation Implementation of this order shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 2023 “It would be a punishable offense under Article 223,” he added.

Internet services were suspended; Citizens are prohibited from purchasing or collecting stones

As a precaution, internet services throughout the district were stopped for a day.
In response to the violence, the district administration issued a circular prohibiting citizens from purchasing or collecting rocks, soda bottles, or any flammable or explosive materials on their rooftops. The notification issued by the local SDM warns that strict sanctions will be imposed against those found to be violating this order. The Municipal Corporation was also instructed to immediately seize construction materials found on the roads.
Police said that around 20 people were detained after allegations of stone-throwing and clashes broke out during an inspection of a mosque in Sambhal city of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning.

What caused the conflict?

The tension began on Sunday morning, as the investigation team began its work at the Shahi Jama Masjid, when a large group gathered near the mosque and chanted slogans.
Protesters tried to burn vehicles and threw rocks at police, who used tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd.
“Shots were heard by miscreants and some pellets hit our police officers. We are investigating where the shots were fired, especially from the Deepa Sarai area,” an officer said.
Tension has been mounting in Sambhal for the last few days after the Jama Masjid was investigated last Tuesday on the orders of the local court following a petition claiming that a Harihar temple existed in the area.
Police Inspector Krishna Kumar Vishnoi said, “Some miscreants in the crowd hurled stones at the police team. Police used light force and tear gas to control the situation.” he said.
“We are in the process of registering an FIR in the incident. The accused will also be booked under NSA,” the police officer added.
Petitioner Vishnu Shankar Jain said that the Civil Court Judge (Senior Division) had ordered the formation of a ‘Defence Commission’ to examine the mosque. The court had said that a report should be submitted after video and photo research was conducted through the commission.
The Central and Uttar Pradesh governments, the mosque committee and the Sambhal district magistrate have taken sides in the petition regarding the Jain mosque.

‘An attack on India’s democracy and rule of law’: BJP condemns violent protests

Uttar Pradesh minister Yogendra Upadhyay condemned stone pelting on the ASI team investigating a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and asserted that everyone should live by law and order under UP CM Yogi Adityanath‘s management.
“I condemn this action. It is abhorrent to disobey the court’s decision. It is a great crime to disobey the court’s decision… Yogi According to Adityanath’s rule, everyone has to live by law and order, regardless of their class or status in society,” Upadhyay said.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh reacted to the stone-throwing incident by the poll team and said that it was not just an attack on the government but also an attack on India’s democracy and rule of law.
Singh accused the community responsible for the attack of distrusting the democratic institutions of the country and emphasized that the nation will not tolerate such actions.
“The attack on the government machinery by a community in Sambhal, this attack is not against the government machinery, but against Indian democracy and law, which they do not trust. The country will no longer tolerate such actions. This attack has been carried out,” said Singh.

‘UP CM Adityanath, well-planned conspiracy of BJP-RSS’

Meanwhile, the Congress alleged that the Yogi Adityanath administration was directly responsible for the killing of innocents and that only the BJP-RSS was guilty of “igniting” peace and harmony there.
The opposition party said videos of direct firing at protesters in Sambhal showed the horrific outcome of a “well-planned conspiracy” hatched by Adityanath and the BJP-RSS.
“In this entire matter, the BJP neither wanted the poll to proceed nor to stop it; its only aim was to disrupt harmony.” Khera in question.
“No citizen in Uttar Pradesh is ‘safe’ under CM Adityanath, who has raised the condemnable slogan ‘Batenge toh Katenge’. This is also evident from the extremely deplorable events that took place in Sambhal today.”
Western Uttar Pradesh, which has been a symbol of goodwill and harmony for years, today witnessed three deaths and scores injured in a “well-planned conspiracy”, the Congress leader said.
“We say with full responsibility that the Adityanath administration is directly responsible for killing the innocents and only the BJP-RSS is guilty of setting fire to the peace and harmony of Sambhal. Seeing the minority community as a ‘double attack’, the Modi-Yogi governments Khera said, “second-class citizens, hastily rushed to court “They received a petition submitted,” he said.
The official said that it was public knowledge that the court ordered an immediate investigation without hearing the other side.
“No action was taken against the rebels who accompanied the investigation team. This clearly reveals that after the by-elections in the state, the Yogi government has further intensified its politics of violence and hatred,” he added.
Khera said that Rahul Gandhi constantly and harshly talked about ‘Nafrat Ke Bazaar Mein Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’ and in such a situation, the people of Sambhal were appealed to recognize the politics of hatred, maintain mutual unity, friendship and harmony. We will take steps to legally protect their rights.