Samajwadi Party MP provoked Sambhal mob for political gain, claim police in FIR
The police claimed that Zia Ur Rehman Barq visited the Shahi Jama Masjid days before a court-appointed survey and delivered a provocative speech.
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The Uttar Pradesh Police have accused Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq of inciting a mob for political gain in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which led to violent clashes on Sunday that left five dead, according to India Today.
The police have claimed in a first information report that Barq visited the Shahi Jama Masjid days before the incident without permission, offered prayers and delivered provocative speeches.
Also named in the case is Suhail Iqbal, son of Samajwadi Party MLA Iqbal Mahmood, who allegedly encouraged the crowd, saying, “Ziaur Rahman Warq is with us... we will not let anything happen to you; fulfil your intentions.”
The FIR lists Barq as “Accused No. 1” and Iqbal as “Accused No. 2”, along with six others and 700 to 800 unidentified individuals. The police have alleged that the mob, armed with deadly weapons, attacked officers to disrupt a court-ordered survey at the Shahi Jama Masjid.
According to the police, members of the mob snatched police weapons, destroyed CCTV cameras and targeted officers, ostensibly with intent to kill. Circle Officer Anuj Chaudhary was shot in the leg during the violence, the FIR said.
In another FIR, the police alleged that individuals from the crowd, identified by name, looted pistols, tear gas shells and magazines from security...
