The head of so-called Jama Masjid arrested in connection of Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) riots

Arrested Zafar Ali

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) – The Head of Jama Masjid, which is the former Sri Harihar temple, Jafar Ali was arrested on the evening of March 23 in connection with the riots by Muslims here four months ago. He was detained by the police in the morning. He was arrested after four hours of questioning. On November 24, 2024, five Muslims were killed over a survey of the mosque here.

🚨 Sambhal Violence: Jama Masjid Chief Zafar Ali Arrested!

⚖️ Charged with 'Criminal Conspiracy' in the November 24 riots, Zafar Ali has been sent to Moradabad jail—could face life imprisonment!

🔴 False Narrative? Ali claims innocence, saying deaths occurred due to police… pic.twitter.com/3jqporK58t

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) March 24, 2025

1.When the police was taking Zafar Ali for examination, he told reporters that all people killed in the riots were killed by the police and the administration. I was implicated because I exposed the police. (The five Muslims who died in this riot are dead in the crossfire of the rioters and not that of the police. Instead of criticizing the rioting Muslims, Zafar Ali, who made the police a scapegoat, should be imprisoned for life! – Editor)

2.Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said that the disputed site was being surveyed on November 24, 2024. At that time, people pelted stones and opened fire. A case was registered in the case. Zafar Ali was arrested in the same case.