Sun Nov 24 14:22:30 UTC 2024: ## Sambhal Mosque Survey Turns Violent: Three Dead, Dozens Injured
**Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, India** – A survey ordered by a court to determine whether a mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, was built on the site of a pre-existing Hindu temple, erupted into violent clashes on Sunday. The incident resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to over 20 police officers.
A team, accompanied by the Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate, arrived to conduct the survey at the Jama Masjid. Following the survey, rioters attacked police with stones and gunfire. Police responded with tear gas to disperse the crowd. The aftermath showed streets littered with stones and spent cartridges, highlighting the intensity of the violence. Police reinforcements from 30 nearby police stations, including Amroha, Rampur, and Moradabad, were deployed to bring the situation under control. The violence involved arson and widespread rioting. The situation remains tense as investigations continue into the cause of the unrest and the identities of those involved.
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