The judicial commission appointed to probe the violence that erupted in Sambhal on November 24 visited the town on Sunday and began their probe. The district administration heightened security in the violence-hit area in view of the commission’s visit.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Amid heightened security, members of the 3-member judicial inquiry committee inspect the area in Sambhal where violence broke out on 24th November, over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey. pic.twitter.com/syj1CFM5AA
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The three-member commission led by retired Justice Devendra Kumar Arora will reportedly interact with residents and gather evidence regarding the violence that occurred on November 24 over the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid mosque. The commission including retired IAS officer Amit Mohan Prasad and retired IPS officer Arvind Kumar Jain visited the Mughal-era mosque and interacted with the mosque committee members.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Amid heightened security, members of the 3-member judicial inquiry committee enter Shahi Jama Masjid for inspection.
— ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2024
Supreme Court on November 29, asked the Sambhal trial court not to proceed in the suit against the Shahi Jama Masjid, till the petition… pic.twitter.com/3xH9WEBQT9
Tight security was provided for the commission members while they were being taken through the violence-hit areas. The commission is expected to submit its report to the Uttar Pradesh government within two months.
The commission will investigate whether the incident was a spontaneous event or part of a planned criminal conspiracy. It will also investigate the preparedness of district administration in maintaining the law and order in the area. The commission will analyse the reasons behind the violence and will also make recommendations to prevent such incidents in the future.
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At least four persons died and over 20 persons including police personnel suffered injuries in Sambhal when a survey team visited the Shahi Jama Masjid for the second time on November 24. Protesters pelted stones and police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The survey was conducted at the Mughal-era mosque after a petition was moved in the local court claiming it was constructed by demolishing a temple. The Supreme Court recently restrained the trial court from proceeding further on the matter till January 8. It directed the Masjid committee to approach the High Court against the Magistrate Court’s orders. The apex court will next hear the matter after January 6.
