Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against Shariq Satha, identified as the mastermind behind the 2024 Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, India. This notice seeks his arrest and extradition to face charges related to the unrest.
A judicial commission report tabled in the assembly concluded that the Sambhal violence was a 'planned conspiracy,' highlighting the roles of several individuals including MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and Suhel Iqbal.
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a sniffer dog played a crucial role in cracking the rape case of a 6-year-old child by identifying evidence linked to the crime.
The managing committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, an ASI-protected site involved in ongoing Supreme Court litigation, has requested urgent permission from ASI to repair a damaged boundary wall.
Uttar Pradesh aims to establish Sambhal as a religious hub by redeveloping its Parikrama route at a cost of Rs 300 crore, which includes plans to restore 87 pilgrimage sites.
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Sambhal, stating they cannot restrict the number of worshippers at a mosque and should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.
A youth in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for kidnapping after a classmate from a different community was found at his home, sparking a police investigation.
A panel report has concluded that the violence in Sambhal was a calculated plot designed to obstruct a mosque survey, with the advocate commissioner requesting adequate police deployment for peaceful execution.
A three-member probe panel has claimed that the Sambhal violence, which occurred during an ASI-monitored survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in November 2024, was 'pre-planned' and has linked an SP MP and MLA to the unrest that resulted in four fatalities.
Litigants involved in the Gyanvapi, Mathura, and Sambhal disputes, which concern claims of mosque construction over demolished Hindu temples, have declined the Supreme Court's offer for mediation.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking permission to offer namaz on a piece of village land in Sambhal, ruling that the introduction or expansion of a religious practice not previously prevalent is not protected under Articles 25 and 26.
The petition challenged the order that limited the number of people permitted to offer namaz at the mosque. During the hearing, the court observed that if the local administration is unable to maintain law and order, officials concerned should step aside.
The Superintendent of Police in Sambhal, India, has requested an explanation from a circle officer regarding a remark made about Iran during a peace meeting.
In Sambhal, India, a Muslim-majority city, residents report state suppression following deadly clashes over a mosque, indicating the growing influence of India's Hindu right.
Sambhal has repaired 130 km of Kanwar routes, deployed over 2,000 police personnel, and installed 12,456 CCTV cameras to facilitate the barefoot Kanwar pilgrimage.
Thirty-one individuals, including officials, have been booked for their alleged involvement in an illegal transfer and possession of land worth Rs 100 crore in Sambhal.
Authorities in Sambhal have carried out demolitions of religious structures that were reportedly built illegally on government-owned land. The action has sparked discussions on land encroachment.
The Allahabad High Court has admonished authorities in Sambhal, India, for restricting namaz on private property, stating that worshippers do not need state permission to pray.
An imam in Sambhal, India, has been penalized Rs 6.94 crore for allegedly constructing a mosque and dargah on gram sabha land. The penalty was imposed by local authorities.