Sambhal: Amid the ongoing row post Sambhal violence and surveys conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday said that while 47 accused have been taken in custody in the case, efforts are on to nab 91 others.
The case is related to the violence near the Jama Masjid area on November 24. Sharing further, the police said that seven more accused were arrested in the violence case on Tuesday.
“A violent incident took place on 24th November near the Jama Masjid area. A total of 47 people have been arrested in connection with the incident. 91 people are yet to be arrested,” news agency ANI quoted Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra as saying.
7 more accused were held on Tuesday
He added, “Today seven more people have been arrested. Evidence is being collected in connection with the incident and other accused will also be arrested soon.” Also, security has been ramped up in the area following the incident. The official further said that the police team is working closely with other law enforcement agencies to find the other suspects in the incident.
Sambhal’s Superintendent of Police, Krishan Kumar Bishnoi, while addressing the situation on Monday, confirmed the incident and added that the probe regarding the violence is under thorough investigation.
Officials reach Banke Bihari Temple to study the age of the structure
Meanwhile, officials, while acting on a representation of Banke Bihari temple in Sambhal, reached the spot to study the structure’s age and probe the facts related to symbols of deities found on the walls. The Shri Kartik Mahadev temple was found on December 13 after the authorities stumbled upon the covered structure during an anti-encroachment drive. An idol of Lord Hanuman and a ‘shilling’ was found inside the temple.
