Internet suspended, security heightened in UP’s Sambhal: What led to violent clashes? | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: At least 3 people were dead and several others, including over 20 police personnel, were injured in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal after violent clashes erupted following a court-mandated survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid.The survey was ordered following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, claiming that the mosque was originally a temple.Entering Sambhal without official's permit restrictedSambhal district Magistrate issued a notification prohibiting any outsider, social oraganisation or public representative from entering the riot-torn district without the orders of the authorities."The order number 942 / Judicial Assistant / Section-163 / 2024 dated 01.10.2024 issued by the undersigned has imposed a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Indian Citizens Se...