Around 20 people have been taken into custody following the alleged stone-pelting and clashes that erupted during a survey of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday morning, police said.

The incident left three people dead and around two dozen others, including policemen and senior officials, injured.

Officials said that those responsible for the violence will be charged under the National Security Act (NSA).

As a precaution, internet services across the district have been suspended for a day.

"We have taken 20 people into custody. The survey was conducted as per court orders, with adequate police deployment at the site. Some individuals made children stand in front and started pelting stones at the police. The police tried to control the situation and also appealed to anti-social elements to maintain peace. They also set some vehicles on fire. The police used anti-riot measures, including tear gas, to disperse the crowd," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Moradabad Range, Muniraj G told ANI.

Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said that additional police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. He further said that the alleged firing, in which a police PRO was injured, was done by using a country-made weapon.

"The situation is under control, and more forces have been deployed. Internet services have been suspended for a day...Some people started pelting stones at the police and the police also retaliated. They torched some vehicles and the police were targeted...Police dispersed the crowd...When DM and DIG were patrolling, two women pelted stones at them and firing was done through a country-made weapon and a PRO got shot in the foot," SP Bishnoi said.

"It is very unfortunate...An FIR has been filed under relevant sections, and strict action will be taken under the NSA. We are also investigating whether there was a conspiracy by examining the mobile phones of the people detained in connection with the violence," the SP added.

In view of the violence, the district administration issued a notice prohibiting citizens from buying or collecting stones, soda bottles, or any flammable or explosive materials on their roofs. The notice, issued by local SDM, warns that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating this order. Additionally, instructions were given to the Municipal Corporation to confiscate any construction material lying on roads immediately.

The stone-pelting incident occurred when a team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a fresh survey of the mosque. Locals, including those protesting the survey, allegedly pelted stones at survey team and security personnel.

Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh explained, "After the survey was completed, three groups started pelting stones from different directions. The mob also set vehicles on fire and opened fire. The police responded with tear gas and plastic bullets to control the situation."

"The police PRO was shot in the foot during the firing. The deputy collector's foot was fractured. The Circle Officer (CO) was injured. A total of three people are confirmed dead in the firing. The situation is under control, and we are speaking to with their representatives," he said.

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The deceased have been identified as Nayeem, a resident of Court Karvi; Bilal, a resident of Sarai Tareen, Sambhal; and Noman, a resident of Hayatnagar Sarai Tareen, he added.

A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.

Officials said that an ASI team had arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a fresh survey of the structure. The survey of the mosque was being conducted peacefully in presence of police force, following court orders, when a mob gathered at the site and started pelting stones at the survey team and security personnel.

"The survey was conducted between 7 am and 11 am, as per court directions. The process was initially peaceful with adequate police deployment. However, some people started stone-pelting, and the police dispersed them. Then, a larger mob of 2000-3000 people gathered and started stone-pelting again," Divisional Commissioner Singh told ANI earlier.

The survey was part of a legal process following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who claimed the mosque was originally a temple.

A similar survey was carried out on November 19 in the presence of the local police and members of the mosque's management committee.

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Around 20 people have been taken into custody following the alleged stone-pelting and clashes that erupted during a survey of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday morning, police said.

Around 20 people have been taken into custody following the alleged stone-pelting and clashes that erupted during a survey of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on Sunday morning, police said. The incident left three people dead and around two dozen others, including policemen and senior officials, injured. Officials said that those responsible for the violence will be charged under the National Security Act (NSA). As a precaution, internet services across the district have been suspended for a day. "We have taken 20 people into custody. The survey was conducted as per court orders, with adequate police deployment at the site. Some individuals made children stand in front and started pelting stones at the police. The police tried to control the situation and also appealed to anti-social elements to maintain peace. They also set some vehicles on fire. The police used anti-riot measures, including tear gas, to disperse the crowd," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Moradabad Range, Muniraj G told ANI. Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said that additional police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. He further said that the alleged firing, in which a police PRO was injured, was done by using a country-made weapon. "The situation is under control, and more forces have been deployed. Internet services have been suspended for a day...Some people started pelting stones at the police and the police also retaliated. They torched some vehicles and the police were targeted...Police dispersed the crowd...When DM and DIG were patrolling, two women pelted stones at them and firing was done through a country-made weapon and a PRO got shot in the foot," SP Bishnoi said. "It is very unfortunate...An FIR has been filed under relevant sections, and strict action will be taken under the NSA. We are also investigating whether there was a conspiracy by examining the mobile phones of the people detained in connection with the violence," the SP added. In view of the violence, the district administration issued a notice prohibiting citizens from buying or collecting stones, soda bottles, or any flammable or explosive materials on their roofs. The notice, issued by local SDM, warns that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating this order. Additionally, instructions were given to the Municipal Corporation to confiscate any construction material lying on roads immediately. The stone-pelting incident occurred when a team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a fresh survey of the mosque. Locals, including those protesting the survey, allegedly pelted stones at survey team and security personnel. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh explained, "After the survey was completed, three groups started pelting stones from different directions. The mob also set vehicles on fire and opened fire. The police responded with tear gas and plastic bullets to control the situation." "The police PRO was shot in the foot during the firing. The deputy collector's foot was fractured. The Circle Officer (CO) was injured. A total of three people are confirmed dead in the firing. The situation is under control, and we are speaking to with their representatives," he said. Also read: UP mosque survey: Three dead as massive mob clashes with police in Sambhal The deceased have been identified as Nayeem, a resident of Court Karvi; Bilal, a resident of Sarai Tareen, Sambhal; and Noman, a resident of Hayatnagar Sarai Tareen, he added. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident. Officials said that an ASI team had arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a fresh survey of the structure. The survey of the mosque was being conducted peacefully in presence of police force, following court orders, when a mob gathered at the site and started pelting stones at the survey team and security personnel. "The survey was conducted between 7 am and 11 am, as per court directions. The process was initially peaceful with adequate police deployment. However, some people started stone-pelting, and the police dispersed them. Then, a larger mob of 2000-3000 people gathered and started stone-pelting again," Divisional Commissioner Singh told ANI earlier. The survey was part of a legal process following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who claimed the mosque was originally a temple. A similar survey was carried out on November 19 in the presence of the local police and members of the mosque's management committee. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sambhal violence: Internet suspended, 20 detained after clashes over mosque survey

At least three people were killed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (Nov. 24) as clashes erupted between a mob and police over the survey of a mosque in Sambhal district.

A massive mob of hundreds of people gathered near Shahi Jama Masjid and opposed the survey, which had been initiated following a court order. There are allegations that the mosque was built at the site after the demolition of a temple by the Mughals.

<h2>Clashes erupt&nbsp;as mob opposes&nbsp;survey</h2>

As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them, and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd. Dozens of cops also sustained injuries during the showdown.

Police later confirmed the deaths of two people in the clash but have not revealed their identities. As per reports, the two people succumbed to bullet injuries, but the cause of death will only be ascertained through the autopsy report.

As the clashes erupted, the mosque leader made an announcement from inside the Shahi Jama Masjid, urging people to disperse but to no avail.

Prashant Kumar, a top cop with Uttar Pradesh police, said the situation was now under control.

"A survey was being conducted in Sambhal on the orders of the court. Some anti-social elements have pelted stones. Police and senior officers were present on the spot. The situation is under control, the police will identify the stone pelters and take appropriate legal action," he said.

The police detained at least 18 people from the spot, and a drone survey was also conducted to identify the violent protesters.

The survey of the mosque has been ordered following a plea by Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, claiming there used to be a Hindu temple at the spot before Mughals razed it.

Authorities were prepared for any untoward incident, and a heavy police deployment had been ordered. A similar survey was earlier conducted at the site on Nov. 19.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least three people were killed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (Nov. 24) as clashes erupted between a mob and police over the survey of a mosque in Sambhal district.

At least three people were killed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (Nov. 24) as clashes erupted between a mob and police over the survey of a mosque in Sambhal district. A massive mob of hundreds of people gathered near Shahi Jama Masjid and opposed the survey, which had been initiated following a court order. There are allegations that the mosque was built at the site after the demolition of a temple by the Mughals. Clashes erupt as mob opposes survey As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them, and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd. Dozens of cops also sustained injuries during the showdown. Police later confirmed the deaths of two people in the clash but have not revealed their identities. As per reports, the two people succumbed to bullet injuries, but the cause of death will only be ascertained through the autopsy report. As the clashes erupted, the mosque leader made an announcement from inside the Shahi Jama Masjid, urging people to disperse but to no avail. Prashant Kumar, a top cop with Uttar Pradesh police, said the situation was now under control. "A survey was being conducted in Sambhal on the orders of the court. Some anti-social elements have pelted stones. Police and senior officers were present on the spot. The situation is under control, the police will identify the stone pelters and take appropriate legal action," he said. The police detained at least 18 people from the spot, and a drone survey was also conducted to identify the violent protesters. The survey of the mosque has been ordered following a plea by Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, claiming there used to be a Hindu temple at the spot before Mughals razed it. Authorities were prepared for any untoward incident, and a heavy police deployment had been ordered. A similar survey was earlier conducted at the site on Nov. 19. (With inputs from agencies)

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