Sambhal:

The Uttar Pradesh Police reported on Thursday that they recovered fired cartridge cases marked “Made in USA” from the violence-hit Sambhal district.

Speaking to ANI, Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar Bishnoi stated that the police, in collaboration with the municipality, are conducting thorough cleaning and searches of the streets, aiding the collection of evidence.

“During today’s search, two fired cases of 7.65 mm and two fired cases of 12 bore, with ‘Made in USA’ inscribed on them, were found. In a previous search, a fired case from the Pakistan Ordnance Factory was recovered. A total of 10 banned cartridges have been discovered so far,” SP Bishnoi said.

Discussing preparations ahead of Friday prayers, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Moradabad Range, Muniraj G, said that Rapid Action Force (RAF), local police, the District Magistrate, and the SP conducted a flag march in the area on Thursday.

“The entire Sambhal district remains peaceful. As a precaution, several companies of PAC and RAF have been deployed. Barricades, rooftop monitoring, and drone surveillance will be in place tomorrow,” he said.

The DIG further added, “In Sambhal, new CCTVs have been installed at spots where they were previously damaged. The SP and DM also convened a meeting with active members of the Peace Committee, urging them to promote harmony.”

Meanwhile, addressing an anti-encroachment drive in the region, Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya clarified that the operation is being conducted exclusively in Chandausi.

“The anti-encroachment drive is limited to Chandausi and has been ongoing for the past month. Action is taken only after alternative arrangements are provided to those displaced. We are proceeding in compliance with Supreme Court orders,” the DM stated.

Krishna Kumar Sonkar, the Executive Officer of Chandausi Municipality, mentioned that disputed land near the waterworks is being measured as part of the drive.

“The municipality land will be cleared and allocated systematically. Shops from Fawwara Chowk to Bajhoi Road have been demolished. A campaign was also conducted at Sambhal Gate the day before yesterday. This campaign will continue until the entire municipality is free from encroachments. Displaced individuals will be provided alternative accommodation. Notices were not issued because no authorised representatives were present. This initiative aims to make Chandausi clean and appealing,” he said.

The violence in Sambhal erupted on November 24 during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of a Mughal-era mosque, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries among police personnel and locals.

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Sambhal:

Four members of a family were killed and five were injured when a speeding pickup truck ran over them here on Monday morning, officials said.

The injured, two of them in serious condition, were sent to Aligarh for treatment, while the driver of the vehicle was detained, they said. The driver of the pickup truck also received injuries in the accident.

Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar said around 6 am, some people from Bhopatpur village were sitting on the side of the road when an oncoming vehicle from Gawa hit them at high speed, due to which four people died on the spot.

Those killed have been identified as Liladhar (60), Dharamal (40), Ompal (32), and Puran Singh (45), he said.

The injured were immediately taken to the community health centre in Rajpura, from where they were sent to Aligarh for medical treatment, police said.

The SP said all nine persons involved in the accident were from the same family. The driver of the pickup truck was also injured in the incident, he said.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination and further action is being taken, the SP said.

District Magistrate of Sambhal Rajendra Singh Pensia, who visited the accident site, said the condition of two injured persons is serious.

The DM said the driver may have felt sleepy, which possibly caused the accident. 

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Sambhal:

Three people were killed and 17 others injured after their tractor-trolley collided with a container truck on the Sambhal-Hasanpur road here in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday.

The accident occurred on Sunday night near Deep Pur Tanda, which falls under the area of the Rajpura police station, they said.

The victims were returning from a funeral, police said.

Ghasi Ram, 60, Mahipal, 55, Gumani, 40, were killed in the accident, they said and added that the 17 injured people were hospitalised.

The truck driver fled from the spot after the accident, police said.

District Magistrate Manish Bansal said the accident had took place around 11 pm on Sunday.

The victims were residents of Lakhanpur village and were returning from Anupshahr in Bulandshahr district after attending a funeral, Mr Bansal said.

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