The Congress leaders are attempting to visit Sambhal amid restrictions barring the entry of outsiders to the area until December 10, which were imposed after violence erupted over a survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid.
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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Uttar Pradesh and center governments have been made parties in this case. The Places of Worship Act of 1991 will serve as the foundation for the court case.
The dead body of Shailesh was recovered from near a pond just 200 m away from his home. Apart from the dead body, the family of the boy also discovered a blood-stained axe, a mobile phone, and a pair of slippers.
One of the accused persons arrived on the bike and stopped close to the victim. As per the reports, he told the woman that his bike had stopped and asked her to start the bike. But before she could respond, the accused began assaulting and abusing her.
A judicial commission probing Sambhal violence inspected Jama Masjid under tight security. Formed on Yogi Adityanath's orders, it aims to uncover causes and recommend preventive measures.
The District Magistrate of Sambhal confirmed that the survey was completed in around two hours and stated that a report would be submitted to the Civil Court.