Sambhal
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sambhal is a city located in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city lies approximately 158 km (98 mi) east of New Delhi and 355 km (220 mi) north-west of the state capital Lucknow. It also falls within the Rohilkhand region in the Moradabad division of the state, being approximately 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Moradabad.
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SC rejects plea against Allahabad HC order asking ASI to whitewash wall of Jama Masjid in UP's SambhalIndiaTimes - Published | |
Security tightened in Sambhal for last Friday prayers of Ramzan: Key pointsHeavy security was deployed in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of 'Alvida Juma' due to ongoing tensions related to a dispute over the Mughal-era Jama Masjid since November 2024. Guidelines were issued..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sambhal violence case: Court denies interim bail to Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar AliA district court rejected the interim bail plea of Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar Ali, scheduling his regular bail petition for April 2. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in the November..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sambhal violence: Police take Jama Masjid Committee chief Zafar Ali into custody to record statementIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul Gandhi summoned by Sambhal court over ‘fight against Indian state’ remarkRahul Gandhi has been summoned by the Sambhal district court over his statement alleging that Congress is fighting against the Indian State. The remarks, made during the inauguration of Congress's new..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sambhal mosque whitewash commences under ASI watchIndiaTimes - Published | |
Whitewashing of Sambhal mosque begins after Allahabad high court orderWhitewashing of Sambhal Jama Masjid began following an Allahabad high court order. The court allowed decorative lighting without structural modifications. The mosque gained attention after a local..IndiaTimes - Published | |
ASI team reaches Sambhal to oversee maintenance workIndiaTimes - Published | |
'One day entire world will wear bhagwa': UP CM Adityanath says Saffron is his identityUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his pride in wearing saffron attire, predicting its global acceptance. He spoke on the Sambhal mosque controversy, stressing the historical..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Allahabad HC allows whitewashing, lighting of Sambhal Jama Masjid exteriorThe Allahabad High Court allows whitewashing and decorative lighting of Sambhal Jama Masjid’s exterior, with no structural changes. ASI is tasked with inspecting the site and reporting the necessity..IndiaTimes - Published | |
File report on need for Sambhal masjid whitewash: HC to ASIThe Allahabad High Court has directed the ASI to provide a detailed reply regarding the necessity of whitewashing, extra lighting, and decorative lights outside the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UP CM Yogi Adityanath reacts to Sambhal officer's Holi-Namaz remark: 'Can pray at...'The officer had said that while Holi is celebrated once a year, Friday prayers happen every week. He suggested that those uncomfortable with Holi colours should stay indoorsDNA - Published | |
'What belongs to us must be rightfully restored': Yogi Adityanath's big remark on Sambhal disputeUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious..IndiaTimes - Published | Well near Sambhal masjid on public land: UP to SCIndiaTimes - Published |
Sambhal violence: UP government files status report in SC, says claims made by Masjid committee are misleadingThe Uttar Pradesh Government on Monday submitted a status report to the Supreme Court stating that the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee's claims regarding the location of a well where Hindu rituals were..IndiaTimes - Published | Sambhal riots plotted in UAE, says chargesheetA 4,400-page chargesheet submitted implicates Shariq Satha for orchestrating November's deadly violence in Sambhal. Linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan's ISI, Satha fled using a fake passport...IndiaTimes - Published |
Cops put up posters of absconding suspects tied to Sambhal violencePolice in Sambhal have launched a campaign to locate suspects involved in last year's violence that resulted in five deaths. They displayed posters of 74 fugitives, identified via CCTV footage, around..IndiaTimes - Published | Man dies in UP cop custody, kin allege tortureMohd Irfan, 50, detained by Sambhal police over a monetary dispute, died of a cardiac arrest allegedly after being denied his heart medication in custody. He was detained despite recent surgery. Police..IndiaTimes - Published |
'184 killed, homes burnt': What happened during 1978 riots in SambhalIn 1978, communal tensions in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh erupted into fierce riots, leaving 184 dead and dramatically shifting local demographics. Sparked by an incident at MGM College, the violence saw..IndiaTimes - Published | File status report on Sambhal well in 2 weeks, SC tells UPSupreme Court directed UP govt to prevent unrest over the well next to Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. Despite an order for status quo, the Sambhal municipality advertised the well for public use. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Don’t call a disputed structure masjid: UP CM Yogi AdityanathUP CM Yogi Adityanath insists that any disputed structure should not be called a mosque. He suggests that if historical, archaeological or faith-based evidence shows a temple beneath the Sambhal Jama..IndiaTimes - Published | No disputed structure should be called mosque: CM AdityanathAdityanath made the remarks while referring to the Shahi Jama Masjid dispute in Sambhal that sparked violence in November last year.DNA - Published |
Supreme Court directs no steps be taken with respect to well on Sambhal's Jama Masjid premisesIndiaTimes - Published | UP government seeks 1978 Sambhal violence filesThe Uttar Pradesh government is reviewing the 1978 Sambhal riots cases after a BJP leader requested reopening them. This follows CM Yogi Adityanath's mention of the riots in a legislative session...IndiaTimes - Published |
Yogi Adityanath: Cases like Sambhal 'a wound needing surgery'UP CM Yogi Adityanath defends the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, warning against ignoring historical occupation of Hindu religious sites. He criticizes the Waqf Board, highlights Sanatan..IndiaTimes - Published | Allahabad HC stays arrest of SP MP in Sambhal violence caseThe Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with the violence in Sambhal district. The court refused to quash the FIR and instructed Barq to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sambhal violence: HC stays arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, refuses to quash FIRThe Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, implicated in the violence during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, UP. The court has allowed the investigation to..IndiaTimes - Published | Mandir-masjid disputes increased in UP post Ayodhya Ram temple consecration in 2024Temple-mosque disputes have escalated in Uttar Pradesh since the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, culminating in violence in Sambhal. Major disputes exist in Varanasi, Mathura, Lucknow,..IndiaTimes - Published |
From Sandeshkhali to Sambhal: Violent incidents & crimes in 2024 that shook the nationIn 2024, the nation faced multiple violent crimes, ranging from mob attacks in Sandeshkhali to tragic murders and terrorist acts. These incidents highlighted ongoing challenges in public safety, law..IndiaTimes - Published | 2 held from Delhi's Batla House over Sambhal violenceTwo youths linked to the Nov 24 Sambhal violence were arrested by UP police in Delhi's Batla House. They had reportedly sought refuge in Jamia. Police are investigating connections between the violence..IndiaTimes - Published |
Case lodged against unknown person for issuing threats to Sambhal MPA man allegedly entered Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman's house in Sambhal and threatened him. A case was filed against an unidentified youth. Police are investigating the incident. Zia ur Rehman,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'They're excavating everywhere': In Sambhal, a mammoth 'facelift'Tensions rise in Sambhal following clashes over claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built over a demolished Hindu temple. The district administration's excavation efforts and anti-encroachment..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rambhadracharya, who played key role in Ram Temple case, slams RSS chief's 'mandir' remarkJagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remark on not raking up Ram temple-like issues elsewhere, calling it influenced by appeasement politics. He expressed displeasure..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' issues amid Sambhal excavationSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, claiming that the ruling party has focused on Sambhal because they want to distract the people..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sambhal: ASI inspect five shrines and 19 wells in Uttar PradeshA 4-member team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) inspected five 'teerth' (shrines) and 19 wells in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh on Friday, officials said.DM Dr Rajender Pensiya informed that the..DNA - Published | Authorities bulldoze steps leading to Sambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman's homeSambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman's house steps were demolished in an "anti-encroachment" drive. He was also fined ₹1.91 crore for alleged electricity theft and his power supply disconnected. Rehman faces..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Never stood for justice': UP CM accuses opposition of turning blind eye to violence against Hindus in SambhalUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the Sambhal violence, stating that the truth will emerge. He countered opposition allegations, citing decreased communal riots since 2017...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Did Jyotirlinga appear overnight?': UP CM Yogi Adityanath questions closure of Sambhal templeUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, at a Kumbh event, spoke about the reopening of a Sambhal temple locked since 1978 after communal riots. He questioned the delayed justice for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi heads to Hathras amid Sambhal rowRahul Gandhi visited the family of the 2020 Hathras rape victim, sparking criticism from UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. Pathak accused Gandhi of exploiting the situation and inciting unrest. Four years..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet Sambhal victims in Delhi days after being denied entry to violence-hit regionRahul and Priyanka Gandhi met with victims of the Sambhal violence a week after being barred from the area. The Congress leaders condemned the BJP's alleged role in the clashes, which erupted following..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sambhal mosque surveyor cites health issues, seeks 15-day extensionAn advocate commissioner in Sambhal requested a 15-day extension to submit a survey report on the Shahi Jama Masjid, citing health reasons. This delay, following previous extensions and clashes during..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dangerous & objectionable': Owaisi's jab at CM Yogi's 'DNA remark' linking Sambhal to BangladeshAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks linking the Sambhal violence to events in Bangladesh. Owaisi called the comments "dangerous" and accused Adityanath of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Same DNA': UP CM Yogi Adityanath draws parallels between Sambhal and Bangladesh violenceUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath compared the Sambhal mosque unrest to violence against minorities in Bangladesh, citing similar "DNA." He praised PM Modi's efforts in Ram Temple reconstruction and..IndiaTimes - Published | Headed to Sambhal, Rahul & Priyanka stopped at UP Gate, made to turn backIndiaTimes - Published |
'Only aim to spread communal frenzy': BJP takes aim at Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's Sambhal visitRahul Gandhi, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, was prevented by Uttar Pradesh police from visiting violence-hit Sambhal. The BJP accused Gandhi of inciting communal tensions and vying for Muslim votes,..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Irate commuters clash with Congress workers at Ghazipur borderA clash erupted between Congress supporters and commuters at the Ghazipur border as the latter protested against Rahul Gandhi. Police stopped Gandhi's delegation en route to violence-hit Sambhal,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'What is he doing outside?' Acting LS Speaker questions Rahul Gandhi's Sambhal visit attempt; opposition walks outRahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha opposition leader, was prevented by police from visiting violence-stricken Sambhal. The acting Lok Sabha speaker questioned Gandhi's absence from Parliament during the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ready to go alone': Rahul Gandhi after being stopped mid-way from visiting violence-hit SambhalRahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were barred by UP police from entering Sambhal, a district recently hit by violence following a mosque survey. Gandhi, asserting his right as Leader of the Opposition,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi to visit Sambhal, cops prepare for round 2 of showdown with Congress: Top developmentsUttar Pradesh police increased security in several districts as Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs plan to visit Sambhal. Prohibitory orders are extended till December 31. The district administration denied..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress team sneaks into Sambhal ahead of Rahul visitIndiaTimes - Published |