Court orders FIR against former Sambhal police officers over 2024 violence in Chandausi case

The Hindu
The Hindu
10h ago
A Chandausi court ordered registration of an FIR against former Sambhal Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary, former Kotwali in-charge Anuj Tomar, and unidentified police personnel over allegations that a 24-year-old man was shot by police during the November 24, 2024 Sambhal violence.
Court orders FIR against former Sambhal police officers over 2024 violence in Chandausi case
A What happened
A court in Chandausi ordered an FIR against former Sambhal Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary, former Sambhal Kotwali in-charge Anuj Tomar, and 10 unidentified police personnel in connection with the 2024 Sambhal violence. Yameen alleged his 24-year-old son Alam was shot by police on November 24, 2024 near the Shahi Jama Masjid area while selling papad. The violence occurred during the second day of the Shahi Jama Mosque survey when protesters clashed with U.P. police, and five people died and several others were injured. U.P. police denied alleged gunshots by cops and said mild force was used.
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Key insights

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    FIR ordered against police personnel: The court directed registration of an FIR against named former police officers and unidentified police personnel over alleged actions during the 2024 Sambhal violence.

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    Police denial of gunfire claim: U.P. police denied allegations that cops fired gunshots during the clashes and said mild force was used.

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    Survey case proceedings halted: The Supreme Court ordered the Sambhal trial court to halt proceedings in the Shahi Jama Mosque survey case.

Takeaways

A Chandausi court has ordered an FIR against former Sambhal police officers and unidentified personnel over alleged police shooting during the November 24, 2024 violence that left five dead and several injured.

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