Samajwadi Party Demands Justice After Sambhal Violence
Samajwadi Party leaders visit Sambhal, offering Rs 5 lakh to families of violence victims. MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq and leader Mata Prasad Pandey criticize state government, alleging bias. Police arrest 50, seeking 91 more suspects. Tensions rose after an ASI survey at a Mughal-era mosque.
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On Monday, a Samajwadi Party delegation, led by MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Assembly LoP Mata Prasad Pandey, visited Sambhal and extended financial support to victims' families affected by recent violence.
Barq criticized the state government, alleging communal targeting after the November 24 incident where five individuals died, raising questions on justice. He affirmed the belief in constitutional practices for securing justice.
As tensions escalate following an ASI survey at a Mughal-era mosque, the police have arrested 50 individuals and are pursuing 91 suspects. Investigations are ongoing, focusing on the incident's cause and potential perpetrators.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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