Uttar Pradesh: Chaos during survey at Jama Masjid of Sambhal, people pelted stones, large number of police deployed
The second phase of survey of the historic Shahi Jama Masjid of Sambhal was started this morning. A large number of police forces were deployed. Seeing the team, people got angry and started pelting stones. As soon as the police tried to remove the crowd, people started pelting stones at the police. After the incident, a heavy police force has been deployed in the area. The administration has made tight security arrangements by imposing Section 144.
Keeping a close watch on all social media platforms
The police team is keeping a close watch on all social media platforms. Action will be taken by the police on posting inflammatory or controversial posts.
At the same time, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Barelvi has appealed to the people of Sambhal to maintain peace. He said that the matter of Sambhal Masjid is pending in the court. He has appealed to the Muslims to maintain peace. Islam teaches peace.
What is the whole matter?
Let us tell you that a case was filed in the court by the Hindu side. In this, he has claimed that Shahi Jama Masjid is Harihar. The court appointed an advocate commissioner. On Tuesday, the court commissioner reached the mosque and also conducted a survey. Its videography and photography was done for about two hours. The court had ordered the court commissioner to submit a report within seven days. After this, the police force is completely on alert mode. The road leading to Jama Masjid has been closed. PAC and RFA jawans have been deployed. The police administration has also installed cameras around Jama Masjid to strengthen law and order.