New Delhi, March 23 -- Jama Masjid Sadar chief Zafar Ali has been taken into custody in connection with the November 24 Sambhal violence by the Sambhal police. As special investigation team had been interrogating Zafar Ali on Sunday.

Jama Masjid Sadar Chief and Shahi Mosque Committee Chief, Zafar Ali along with his son, had been summoned to Sambhal Police Station for questioning. Zafar Ali's brother advocate Mohammad Tahir, claims the Jama Masjid Sadar Chief "will be arrested".

The Uttar Pradesh Police questioned Zafar Ali regarding the violence which broke out in Sambhal a few months ago.

Meanwhile, anticipating tension and protests, heavy police deployment, including PAC and RRF, has been made at Kotwali, followed by a flag march to ...