LIVE News: Supreme Court to hear the Sambhal mosque dispute today
Sambhal Jama Masjid Hearing Today: The first hearing in the case of the Shahi Jama Masjid, which is claimed to be the Harihar Temple in Sambhal, will take place today at the court of the Civil Judge Senior Division in Chandausi, Sambhal. The survey report is expected to be submitted in court today. The police have implemented strict security measures for this occasion, including sealing all roads leading to the court with barricades. Surveillance is being conducted using drones and cameras.
DIG Assures Peaceful Friday Prayers
Muradabad Range DIG Muniraj assured that Friday prayers would be held peacefully, with all necessary arrangements in place. A three-tier security plan, including deployment of PAC and RAF, has been implemented.
Police Alert After Stones Found in Muslim-Dominated Areas
The police have been on high alert since Thursday. CO Santosh Kumar and Kotwal Renu Singh, along with a heavy police presence, conducted surveillance in Muslim-majority areas like Laxman Ganj, Sikri Gate, Pajaya, Jarai Gate, and Sambhal Gate. Stones and bricks were found on the roofs of several houses, which were immediately removed by the homeowners.
Police Presence on Court Roofs
Police will be deployed on the roofs of houses surrounding the court. Only registered advocates will be allowed to enter the court premises, with a complete ban on the entry of litigants.
Court Road Sealed for Security
From 8 am on Friday, all roads leading to the court, including Shaktinagar, Munsif Road, and Awas Vikas, have been sealed off with barricades. The general public will not be allowed entry in these directions.
Survey Report Expected Today
The survey report is expected to be presented in court today. The administration has made extensive security arrangements to maintain peace. Court security in-charge Veerpal Singh and city Kotwal Renu Singh have been overseeing arrangements since Thursday.
Previous Violence Resulted in Loss of Life
On November 19, the court-appointed a commissioner, Ramesh Singh Raghav, to conduct a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey, scheduled for the morning of November 20, was met with unrest in Sambhal, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives.
Case Involves Dispute Over Jumma Prayers and Mosque’s Religious Identity
On November 19, a case was filed in the Sambhal court, involving eight litigants, including Mahant Rishiraj Giri of Kaila Devi temple and Harishankar Jain. They claim that the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal should be identified as the Harihar Temple.
