Two killed in clashes provoked by religious fanatics, injuring 20 Policemen

• Issue of Shahi Masjid at Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh)

• Stone pelted at Police; vehicles set on fire  

• Police resort to lathi-charge, arrest many rioters

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) – A survey of Shahi Masjid was underway on 24th November 2024 as per the Civil Court’s orders when the religious fanatics started violence. They pelted stones and set vehicles on fire. The violence resulted in the death of 2 persons and injury to 20 Policemen. Police first used teargas shells to bring the situation under control and later, used batons to disperse the crowd. Presently, a large police force has been deployed at the site.

The survey team reached the mosque at 6.00 a.m. along with advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, advocate Prince Sharma, District Magistrate Dr Rajendra Pansiya, and Police Superintendent Krishna Bishnoi. A large Police force and Rapid Action Force members were present at the site. Religious fanatics in the neighbourhood got the information about the survey and they started opposing and asked why the survey was being conducted early in the morning on a Sunday. Hundreds of Muslims gathered near the masjid within sometime and started opposing the survey team.

The mob of Muslims was trying to force entry into the mosque but the Policemen stopped them as the survey team had started the survey. Later, Muslims started pelting stones. The Policemen ran away to save their lives under the sudden attack. More Police force was called and they used teargas shells, and batons to disperse the mob.  Severe action will be taken against them that they would remember for their lives.

The Civil Court issued an order five days back for a survey of the mosque and submitting its report within seven days. The hearing will be held on 29th November 2024. Hindu petitioners have claimed that the site was earlier Harihar Temple which was converted to a mosque during Babar’s regime in 1529; therefore, the survey is being conducted. The survey was conducted by a team within two hours of the Court issuing such an order with taking photos and video-recording. The remaining survey was being conducted on Sunday.

Individuals resorting to violence will face severe action that they would remember for their life – Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi

The survey of Jama Masid was being conducted after the Court’s order and it was done peacefully. Some people from the mob, however, suddenly started stone pelting and pelted stones even at the Police when they tried to explain the matter to the mob. Police used mild force to disperse the mob. Persons taking law in hand will face stringent action. People taken into custody will also face action. CCTV footage will be checked to find the persons provoking the mob.

Survey team was taken out of mosque under security

The survey team worked in the alleged mosque for about 2-1/2 hours and was taken out from the back door under full protection.

It is an attack on the country – Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has stated that ‘jihadi’ people have been trying to establish ‘Shariat’ Act in this country, by ending democratic rule. The survey team was working as instructed by the Court; still, attempts to attack them is like an attack on law and on democracy. Such attacks will not be tolerated in this country.

Akhilesh Yadav, SP MP asks – why was the survey conducted again ?

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav has asked why the survey team went again once the survey was over and that too, early morning. There was nobody to listen to the respondents’ side. It was done by BJP to divert discussion to another issue instead of elections. What happened there was jointly done by BJP and Administration to avoid discussions on their dishonest acts in elections.

Editorial Perspective

Please note that Akhilesh Yadav is trying to cover up the violence caused by religious fanatics by asking questions when the survey was conducted as per the Court’s orders. Owing to such parties, Hindus are insecure in this country and religious fanatics Muslims have become insolent.

Editorial Perspectives

• Stringent action should be taken against the religious fanatics who opposed the survey conducted as per the Court’s orders. The law-abiding citizens, therefore, feel that it is contempt of the Court, and the Court should also issue order against the involved.

• Will the people, who don’t respect the Court’s order, accept if the Court’s verdict goes in favour of Hindus, deciding the mosque to be originally a Hindu temple ?

• Why do the political parties, who make false claims about Muslims being insecure in this country, keep mum at such times ?