NEW DELHI: Authorities deployed heavy security in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Friday ahead of 'Alvida Juma' amid ongoing tension since November 24 last year, when violence erupted in the city's Kot Garvi locality during a survey of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid . A unit of the Rapid Action Force and police personnel conducted a flag march outside the Jama Masjid. "Magistrates were deployed for every Jumma here (during Ramzan).
Since this is the last Jumma of Ramzan, considering the sensitivity, 16 magistrates have been deployed. The Regional Accountant and Revenue Inspector have also been deployed..
. PAC (Pradeshik Armed Constabulary) has also been deployed," said Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra. Earlier on Wednesday, the administration issued guidelines ensuring that namaz is offered only at Eidgahs and mosques and not on roads, after a peace committee meeting was held at Sadar Kotwali under the leadership of Additional SP Shrish Chandra, SDM Dr.
Vandana Mishra, and Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary. ASP Shrish Chandra said, "A peace committee meeting was held in Kotwali Sambhal with people from all religions and communities. It was clearly communicated and ensured that prayers will be conducted inside mosques and Eidgahs only, and not on the streets outside.
Issues related to electricity and water were also addressed and will be resolved in time. Compliance with the rules was also emphasized. The zonal sector arrangement remains in place as before, and an adequate police force will be d.
