Police have filed seven FIRs in connection with the violent protests against the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, naming prominent Samajwadi Party leaders as accused. Three people were killed on Sunday, and one more person succumbed to their injuries on Monday as protesters clashed with security personnel. The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders and declared a holiday in all schools as a precautionary measure. A press conference by officials has confirmed the arrest of 25 people and efforts to identify others involved in the violence.
Sambhal Violence: Communal Clashes Erupt over Masjid Survey
On Sunday, December 25th, 2022, violent protests erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a survey of the historical Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey, ordered by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), sparked clashes between protesters and security personnel, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.
Background:
The Shahi Jama Masjid is a historic mosque built in the 16th century. In recent years, it has become a focal point of communal tensions in Sambhal. Some Hindu groups have claimed that the mosque was built on a Hindu temple, while Muslim organizations have vehemently denied these assertions.
Current Events:
On Sunday, a team of ASI officials arrived to conduct a survey of the mosque. However, they were met with a large number of protesters, who claimed that the survey was an attempt to seize the mosque from Muslims. Protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces, resulting in the deaths of three people. On Monday, a fourth person succumbed to their injuries.
Consequences:
The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders in Sambhal and declared a holiday for all schools as a precautionary measure. Police have filed seven FIRs in connection with the violence, naming prominent Samajwadi Party leaders as accused. As of January 4th, 2023, the situation in Sambhal remains tense, with heavy security deployed in the area.
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