Sambhal Violence: Cop Tells Protesters ‘Don't Ruin Your Future Over Politicians’, Video Goes Viral
The stone-pelting attack took place after a survey team visited the Shahi Jama Masjid. The situation quickly escalated, with an enraged crowd setting several vehicles on fire.
A video featuring Sambhal police addressing the crowd to regain control and restore order amid the rise in tension in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal has gone viral on social media. In the video, police requested the agitators to refrain from being influenced by political leaders.
The stone-pelting attack took place after a survey team visited the Shahi Jama Masjid. The situation quickly escalated, with an enraged crowd setting several vehicles on fire. To regain control of the situation, police resorted to tear gas and baton charges.
In the footage, the Sambhal SP Krishna Kumar can be seen addressing the crowd with a heavy police presence. Through a loudspeaker, he is heard warning the agitators, saying, "Don’t ruin your future because of these leaders." Despite his appeals, the crowd hurled stones at the police officers.
Sambhal SP Issues Warning Related To Violence
'नेताओं के चक्कर में अपना भविष्य बर्बाद मत करो' संभल में जारी मस्जिद विवाद के बीच सामने आया संभल के एसपी का वीडियो #ShahiJamaMasjidSurvey #SambhalMasjid #UPPolice #ASI #Sambhal #UP #India #ABPNews pic.twitter.com/hrqQtBkkle
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After this statement, the video of Sambhal SP went viral on social media. While speaking to the media, SP Krishna Kumar issued a stern warning, stating that all those involved in spreading chaos, pelting stones, and firing at the police will be arrested and face stringent action under the National Security Act (NSA). He further disclosed that several police officers, including his own gunner, sustained injuries during the incident.
"I myself sustained a leg injury, and my gunner was hurt in the back. We will review all CCTV footage from the scene, and strict action will be taken against the culprits. The situation is now fully under control," the SP added.
The clash stems from claims made by Kailadevi temple's Mahant Rishiraj Giri Maharaj, who alleged that the Shahi Jama Masjid is originally the Harihar Temple. He filed a petition in the civil court demanding a survey, which the court approved, directing a report within seven days.
After the order of the court, the survey team reached the mosque on Sunday morning. However, as news of the survey spread, a large crowd gathered outside the mosque. While the survey initially proceeded smoothly, the crowd eventually turned violent, leading to stone pelting and chaos at the site.
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