Thursday , December 26 2024

Controversy over digging of well, police took charge

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In Sambhal, the atmosphere became heated on Tuesday morning regarding the digging of a well in Ladam Sarai area. After the protest of the Mutawalli of the mosque, Hindu and Muslim parties came face to face. As the dispute escalated, the police intervened, took control of the situation, and took the protesting Mutawalli into custody.

What is the matter?

Renovation work of old wells in the area is being done by the Municipality. Municipality employees arrived with laborers on Tuesday morning to dig a well buried on vacant land near the mosque in Ladam Sarai locality. But the Mutawalli Aamir of the mosque and some others opposed it.

Reason for protest: Mutawalli said that digging near the mosque is not appropriate.

Due to this protest, people from Hindu and Muslim sides came face to face.

police intervention

Seeing the seriousness of the matter, the police reached the spot.

  • Efforts were made to pacify both sides.
  • Despite this, Mutawalli Aamir remained adamant on protesting.

Police station in-charge Anuj Tomar said that the police took Mutavalli Aamir into custody and challaned him for breach of peace.

Excavation started in the presence of police

After Mutavalli was taken into custody, the digging of the well was started under police supervision.

Statement of the station in-charge: “Action has been taken against Mutavalli Aamir as per rules. The situation is now under control.”

condition normal

After quick intervention and strictness of the police, peace has been established in the area. Police has made it clear that any kind of obstruction in such works will not be tolerated.