Sambhal's Jama Masjid Sadar Chief Zafar Ali Summoned For Questioning Over Violence

Sambhal Violence | The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday summoned the Jama Masjid Sadar chief and the Shahi Mosque Committee chief, Zafar Ali for questioning regarding the violence which broke out in the area a few months ago, Sambhal police officials said. Sambhal's Assistant Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra mentioned the summons according to sources. The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) had filed a chargesheet of over 4,000 pages in six of the 12 cases in the November 24 Sambhal violence that erupted during the ASI's examination of the Mughal-era mosque. The violence had resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others, including officials and locals.