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Sambhal Masjid Row: A bench led by CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the petition in the apex court tomorrow. Earlier, the Sambhal Civil Court had passed an ex-parte order for a survey of the mosque by an advocate commissioner. The order triggered the violence that left four persons killed. 

According to Livelaw, the Masjid Committee submitted that the "hot haste" in which the commission survey proceeded gave rise to apprehensions in the minds of the residents of the area, making them come out of their homes.

Police Deployed In Sambhal Ahead Of Friday Prayers

Authorities in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, have deployed police as a precautionary measure ahead of Friday prayers at the Shahi Jama Masjid, following the stone-pelting incident on November 24. According to news agency quoting an official, over 250 individuals have been identified in connection with the violence that erupted after a survey of the mosque. Police are releasing pictures of the accused to facilitate their identification.

The Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad Division, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, told ANI, "The situation in Sambhal is normal now. As a precautionary measure, police forces have been deployed. So far, 28 people have been arrested, and three individuals who gathered the crowd have been detained. Based on investigations, we have identified more than 250 people involved. Their pictures are being released."

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Earlier today, police arrested a man, identified as Farhat, for allegedly spreading rumours related to the November 24 violence. He has been booked under Sections 170, 126, and 135 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), according to officials.

The stone-pelting incident occurred during the ASI's examination of the Mughal-era mosque on November 24, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others, including officials and locals.

On Thursday, a flag march was also conducted by police following the stone pelting incident.

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