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UP India: 3 Muslim youth killed in police firing over survey of Masjid Sambhal
November 25, 2024

At least three Muslim youth have lost their lives after violent clashes broke out between protesters and police during a survey of the Shahi Jamia Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

The deceased; Bilal Ansar, Nadeem Ahmed and Nadeem Ghazi were shot by police attempting to disperse protesters opposing the survey.

The incident comes after a court order on Tuesday to survey the mosque, based on a petition alleging that the mosque was constructed over the remains of a temple.

Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the violence over the survey of the mosque was orchestrated by the BJP to divert attention from electoral malpractice.