Flag March, Three-Tier Security: Sambhal Police Ramp Up Security, Impose Restrictions For Alvida Jummah
Ahead of last Friday prayers during Ramzan, Sambhal police conducted raids to control crime and maintain law and order. The administration has made security arrangements to ensure a peaceful Alvida ki Namaz.
A day ahead of the last Friday prayers amid Ramzan, the police officials in Sambhal conducted a raid in important places/markets under the Police Station Nakhasa area with a view to controlling crime and law and order. In a post on X, Sambhal police posted that a raid was conducted under the direction of SP Sambhal and CO Asmoli, besides other police officials.
#SPSambhal @Krishan_IPS के निर्देशन में #CO असमोली द्वारा पुलिस बल के साथ थाना नखासा क्षेत्रान्तर्गत अपराध नियंत्रण, कानून व्यवस्था, आगामी त्यौहार को सकुशल संपन्न कराने के दृष्टिगत प्रमुख स्थानों/बाजारों में #FootPatrolling की गई।#Uppolice pic.twitter.com/Duitt3Ix3Q
— SAMBHAL POLICE (@sambhalpolice) March 27, 2025
Administration Prepares For Alvida Ki Namaz
Ahead of Alvida ki Namaz tomorrow, Sambhal DM, Dr Rajender Pensiya, said that plannings have been made from the micro to the macro level for the past one month. He said that a few days ago.
"Everyone promised cooperation for a good 'Alvida ki namaz', Ramzan and Eid. Looking at the sensitiveness of the situation, we have deployed three-tier security and magisterial duty. Sec 163 is already in place. Those who could have distributed law and order, around 1800 such people have been restricted...No Namaz will be offered in public places and everyone has agreed to it...Namaz can be offered on their own premises but public places are for public activities. Everyone has consented to offer Namaz on their own premsies. Once something is decided in Peace Committee, it is abided with...," Pensiya added.
A flag march was also conducted in Sambhal with Sambhal ASP Shrish Chandra and Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary leading the security personnel in carrying out a flag march in the city.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Ahead of Alvida ki Namaz tomorrow, Sambhal DM, Dr Rajender Pensiya says, "From micro-level to macro-level, we made plannings for the past one month. Under the same, meetings have been held from village-mohalla to district level. 4-5 days back, a meeting… pic.twitter.com/vN8mHMuErt
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2025
No Namaz On Roads, Rooftops
On Thursday, the top police officials said that there is no restriction on offering namaz in Sambhal in the traditional manner, but gathering in large numbers on rooftops has been prohibited to prevent accidents. Meanwhile, Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said clear instructions have been issued to ensure that namaz is offered only at designated Eidgahs and mosques and not on roads. He said that a security strategy has been put in place for Friday, with the deployment of 10 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Response Force (RRF). The force will be stationed across key locations, and their deployment will be adjusted according to the situation. He said a meeting with police personnel was held to ensure a smooth and peaceful gathering.
People in Sambhal have been advised to offer namaz at their local Eidgahs instead of assembling in large numbers at one place. Namaz on roads will not be permitted, he said. On being asked about the permission for rooftop prayers, SP Bishnoi said, Individuals may pray inside their homes, but no prayers will be allowed on streets under any circumstances. He expressed the hope that namaz would be conducted peacefully and without any disruptions.
Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh continues to remain tense since November 24 last year, when violence erupted in the city's Kot Garvi locality during a survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid. The incident led to the death of four people due to gunfire while several people, including police personnel, sustained injuries.
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