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The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that those responsible for orchestrating the unrest in Sambhal during the mosque survey will be held accountable for the damages caused to public property amid the violence. Additionally, posters of the alleged miscreants, who pelted stones at the police, will be displayed in public places, as per PTI.

A massive disturbance occurred in Sambhal on November 24 when a group of people opposed the ASI survey at the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid, following claims that a Hindu temple, the Harihar Mandir, exists within the mosque premises. The clashes resulted in the deaths of four individuals.

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So far, 27 people, including two women, have been arrested in connection with the incident. A total of seven FIRs have been filed, according to the police.

Meanwhile, security remains heightened for the third consecutive day, with internet services still suspended in the region. However, all other restrictions have been lifted, and the situation has largely returned to normal, Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar stated.

Speaking to ANI about the current situation post-incident, Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar said, "After the Sunday incident that took place in Sambhal district, the police had called for a precautionary internet shutdown, which continues. All other things have been restored to normalcy."

"The police have processed all the CCTV footage of the people involved in the incident. More than 100 people have been identified. They will soon be apprehended by the police. In the last 24 hours, 27 people have been arrested, out of which 25 are men and 2 are women. Sambhal MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq has been issued a notice under Section 168 of the BNS on November 23," he added.

In a joint press conference earlier, Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar Bishnoi informed that a complaint has been filed against as many as 800 people after the violence.

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SP Bishnoi also said that two accused, identified as Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal, had been arrested for allegedly instigating the mob to the violence.