- By Kamal Kumar
- Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sambhal Jama Masjid News: The aftermath of the Jama Masjid violence in UP's Sambhal was evident on the streets — scattered stones, bullet shells in drains, and broken CCTV cameras bore testimony to the chaos. Police have taken these into custody, along with several mobile phones recovered from the site, which had fallen during the almost 3-hour-long clashes.
The road leading from the city’s main police station to Jama Masjid was engulfed in violence on Sunday. The rioting occurred after a court-appointed team of officials arrived at the Mughal-era Jama Masjid to survey after a petitioner moved to the court, claiming the mosque was built on the site of an ancient temple. Three people have reportedly been killed in the violence and several sustained injuries. Among the injured are policemen and the rioters, officials told news agency ANI.
Stones Pelted, Gunfire Reported
Around the mosque, indiscriminate stone-pelting occurred, and several Muslim community members reportedly attacked the police teams. Several videos which erupted after the clash showed gunfire being exchanged, and lathis used in the clash. Scenes of vandalised vehicles added to the mayhem. To avoid their actions being recorded, the attackers also destroyed CCTV cameras, a Jagran report stated.
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Doors Shut, Residents Peer Through Windows Amid Fear
Even after the clash subsided, an atmosphere of fear lingered in the Chandausi. Doors of houses remained shut, while residents peeked through windows to watch the situation. The streets were dominated by police personnel and officials patrolling the area.
A significant media presence was also seen on the ground. People from other parts of the city were seen inquiring about the situation from police officers and journalists leaving the affected area.
Meanwhile, opposition parties shouted at the Yogi government for the lawlessness in Sambhal. Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Sambhal administration of orchestrating the incident to deflect the discussion on "election fraud."