Sambhal, March 23 -- Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Jama Masjid Sadar Chief and Shahi Mosque Committee head Zafar Ali in connection with the Sambhal violence that erupted on November 24 last year over a court-ordered survey of the mosque.

According to officials, Ali was arrested for criminal conspiracy following questioning in connection with the case. A case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, has been registered against him.

"A violence took place here on November 24, 2024. In connection with that, Zafar Ali has been arrested after questioning...He was questioned yesterday, also. He has been booked under various sections of the BNS and has been sent to jail," Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) KK ...