A judicial commission established by the Uttar Pradesh government visited Sambhal㪠on Tuesday to assess areas impacted by the riots during the November 24, 2024, survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid and to gather witness statements.
κ¦Formed on December 1, 2024, the commission revisited the affected locations, including the Shahi Jama Masjid, where the violence took place. The delegation was accompanied by District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya, Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Vishnoi, and Moradabad Police Range DIG Muniraj G.
Led by the commission members, the team conducted a detailed inspection that lasted over an hour. They then proceeded to the PWD guest house on Chandausi Road in Sambhal, where they will continue recording public statements until 4 pm. The Commission, consisting of retired High Court Judge Devendra Arora, former DGP Arvind Kumar Jain, and former Uttar Pradesh π Principal Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad, was formed to investigate the events and ensure accountability for the November 24 riots.
ΰ²Speaking to reporters, Commission member and former DGP Arvind Kumar Jain stated, "We have set up this camp to make it easier for people who wish to share their concerns and provide information, so they don't need to travel to Lucknow. We will remain here for 4-5 hours to listen to them."
πΉThe inquiry seeks to determine the cause of the riots and gather relevant evidence from those affected. The violence on November 24 resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others, including security personnel, injured. The incident quickly escalated into a significant political controversy, drawing attention in both the state assembly and Parliament.
With inputs from PTI.
