Following the deadly clashes in Sambhal on November 24, the Uttar Pradesh Police is taking measures to improve security in the region. As part of these efforts, a new police outpost will be set up in the field opposite Shahi Jama Masjid, where violence broke out last month during a survey.
A survey of the area has already been conducted, and construction at the site, which is located in the Kot Garvi neighbourhood of the city, is set to commence soon, officials told news agency PTI.
Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra said, "Measurements for the new outpost have been completed." However, he did not reveal the proposed name of the outpost.
"The outpost is being established to bolster security in the region. Once completed, it will be manned round-the-clock to ensure a continuous police presence," the officer said.
On the establishment of the outpost, SP Krishnan Kumar Bishnoi said, "Police posts are being established in every major area of Sambhal, including near Khaggu Sarai, to enhance security, facilitate justice, and ensure better surveillance and response to crimes."
District Magistrate Dr Rajinder Pensiya, who inspected the Kartik Mahadev Temple in the city earlier today, said, "Smart meters and CCTV are being installed to improve security... Anti-encroachment drives are being carried out regularly with temporary encroachments being removed and permanent ones addressed through notices and cooperation from residents."
"19 wells and 68 sacred places, a total of 87, are known as Dev Tirtha... many of the wells are being reopened as natural resources of water conservation by removing encroachment," Pensiya added.
Four people were killed and several others, including security personnel, were injured in clashes that broke out in the Kot Garvi area in November as locals got into an argument with police during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The sruvey was ordered over a petition that claimed a Harihar temple once existed at the site.