NEW DELHI: Union minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh on Monday blamed the opposition for the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, calling it a "pre-planned strategy" akin to the Godhra incident. Clashes during a court-mandated survey at the Mughal-era Jama Masjid on Sunday left three dead and over 20 police personnel injured. A fourth injured person died on Monday.
Tight security measures, including prohibitory orders and internet suspension, have been implemented in Sambhal to prevent further escalation. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction Live: India seamers become crorepatis as teams splurge on Day 2 IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: Full List of Unsold Players, Base Prices, and Major Surprises Entry of outsiders into Sambhal has been barred till November 30. A magisterial probe has also been ordered into the violence.
Police have lodged seven FIRs in connection with the violence, naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son Sohail Iqbal as accused. Top development in Sambhal violence Turning Sambhal into Bangladesh: Giriraj Singh The situation was brought under control by evening, with internet services suspended and additional forces deployed. Authorities have invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against those involved in the violence.
Union minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, saying, “This incident happened because of opposition...
They want to burn the country...
turn Sambhal into Bangladesh.” Singh added.
