November 24, 2024 12:16 PM

Survey team at Shahi Jama Masjid in UP’s Sambhal targeted by stone-pelters; police use tear gas to restore order

A survey team conducting an inspection of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal district was met with stone pelting from unidentified "anti-social elements" on Sunday morning. The incident prompted a heavy police response, with tear gas deployed to control the escalating situation, authorities said. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Kumar, the situation has since been brought under control. "The survey is being conducted in Sambhal under court orders. Some anti-so...