Sun Nov 24 18:35:36 UTC 2024: ## Three Dead in Sambhal Jama Masjid Survey Violence
**Sambhal, UP:** Three people were killed and 15 police officers injured in violent clashes that erupted during a survey of the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Rioters pelted stones at police and set police vehicles ablaze. Police responded by firing upon the crowd to control the situation. Internet services were suspended in the district late Sunday evening. Commissioner Anjaney Kumar Singh and DIG Muniraj G are camping in Sambhal to oversee the situation. One constable is reportedly in serious condition. The cause of the violence stemmed from a survey of the Jama Masjid, prompting questions from opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav who alleges the BJP is using the incident to distract from alleged electoral irregularities in upcoming by-elections. The details surrounding the specific reasons behind the survey and the ensuing violence are still under investigation.
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