MEERUT, April 9 -- Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rehman Barq was questioned on Tuesday in connection with the violence that erupted in Sambhal district's Kot Garvi locality during a court-ordered survey of Mughal-era Jama Masjid on November 24, 2024, in which four people had lost their lives while several others sustained injuries.

Accompanied by over 10 lawyers, the Sambhal MP reached Nakhasa police station at about 11:30 am to get his statement recorded before the SIT, which is probing the case.

The SIT interrogated him for approximately two and a half hours. Assistant superintendent of police Shrish Chandra and circle officer Kuldeep Singh led the interrogation.

Earlier in the day, Barq addressed the media, emphasising his trust in the ...