Stone-Pelting Arrest: Sambhal Violence Unfolds
A woman named Jigra was arrested for allegedly attacking police with stones during a riot in Sambhal on November 24 last year. The violence erupted following a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in four deaths and several injuries. Police continue to identify and arrest others involved.
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In a recent development related to last year's Sambhal violence, authorities have arrested a woman accused of attacking police personnel with stones. The arrest comes as police strive to bring justice to a community shaken by the events of November 24. The violence, sparked by a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries.
The altercation began when police intervened during a clash with locals in the Kot Garvi area. The skirmish was linked to a petition alleging the historical presence of a Harihar temple at the mosque's location. Jigra, a 40-year-old resident, allegedly threw stones from a rooftop in the Hindu Pura Kheda area during the chaos and was later identified via video footage.
Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar stated that Jigra had been evading capture for a month before being apprehended at a relative's home. She is among 54 individuals arrested so far, with police continuing their efforts to track down other suspects involved in the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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