The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested 47 individuals in connection with the violent incident that occurred near Sambhal’s Jama Masjid on November 24. The violence, which involved stone pelting during a mosque survey, resulted in the tragic loss of four lives. Authorities have intensified efforts to track down 91 more suspects who remain at large.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra confirmed that seven arrests were made on Tuesday. “Evidence is being collected, and other accused will be arrested soon,” he stated. The police are collaborating with various law enforcement agencies to locate the fugitives, and security measures in the region have been heightened to prevent further unrest.
Sambhal’s Superintendent of Police, Krishan Kumar Bishnoi, addressed public concerns, assuring that investigations are underway to ensure justice. A forensic team has inspected the site, recreating the crime scene to gather additional evidence.
Meanwhile, political commentary has added another layer to the situation. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the ruling BJP following the excavation of a stepwell in Sambhal’s Chandausi area by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). “They will keep searching like this and one day, by digging and digging, they will end up digging their own government,” Yadav remarked, criticizing the ongoing excavation activities.
The Sambhal violence highlights the pressing need for maintaining law and order while addressing the socio-political dynamics at play. Authorities have assured residents that every effort is being made to restore peace and hold the perpetrators accountable.
