Sambhal: Posters with photos of 74 suspects in November violence displayed in public places

The police in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Friday put up posters with photos of 74 persons suspected to be involved in the violence that erupted in the area in November, PTI reported.

The photos have been displayed at several spots in the area for residents to identify the persons accused in the matter and help authorities find them, Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra told the news agency.

Chandra said that persons who offer credible evidence will receive a cash reward.

“The posters contain photographs of suspects carrying stone[s] in their hands,” The Indian Express quoted Chandra as saying. “The suspects captured through CCTV footage from drone cameras, closed-circuit television and videos made on mobile phones were directly involved in the violence.”

Posters of 74 Accused in Sambhal Violence Displayed Across the City

Following the Friday prayers, authorities have begun putting up posters across the city featuring the images of 74 individuals accused of involvement in the violence that occurred during a survey at the Jama… pic.twitter.com/gvR4jqN1hR

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On November 24, violence broke out in Sambhal after a group of Muslims objected to a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Chandausi town.

A trial court had ordered the survey in a suit claiming that the mosque had been built in 1526 by Mughal ruler Babar on the site…

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