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3 dead as protest against mosque survey in UP's Sambhal turns violent

IndiaTimes Sunday, 24 November 2024 ()
Three people were killed and several others, including police officers, were injured during a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, India. Violence erupted when a mob gathered outside the mosque, throwing stones and firing at police. The survey was ordered following claims that the mosque was built on the site of a former temple.
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Clashes broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday after a survey team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct an inspection of the mosque. According to ANI, an incident of stone pelting occurred, prompting police to use tear gas to control the situation. Images shared on social media also showed cops pleading with locals to stop throwing stones at the survey team. #Sambhal #Uttarpradesh #SambhalClashes #StonePelting #ShahiJamaMasjid #JamaMasjid #UPnews #UttarPradesh #CMYogi #Mosque ~HT.318~PR.320~ED.346~GR.121~

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Chaos erupted in Sambhal during the Jama Masjid survey, leading to violent clashes and widespread destruction. Protesters set vehicles on fire and pelted stones, turning the area into a war zone. The situation escalated rapidly, with visuals of burned cars, damaged properties, and heavy police deployment dominating the scene. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed strict action against those involved, with reports suggesting the invocation of NSA (National Security Act) against the culprits. The survey was part of an ongoing investigation, but tensions spiralled out of control, sparking massive unrest.Stay tuned for a detailed ground report on the aftermath, including exclusive visuals and insights into the authorities’ response. #SambhalViolence #JamaMasjidSurvey #SambhalNews #CMYogi #GroundReport ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~GR.124~

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