After Sambhal in Etah, clashes break out over Waqf Board property, 162 miscreants arrested – India TV

Hours after the Sambhal riots over the Shahi Jama Masjid, violent clashes broke out in UP’s Etah after a group of people opposed construction work on a private plot near a dargah in Jalesar city, claiming it was owned by Waqf, they said on Monday officials.

The clashes on Sunday evening injured several people and caused significant damage to property, officials said, adding that two accused were arrested and a case was filed against 16 named and about 150 unidentified suspects.

The villains, led by Rafik, destroyed structures and threw stones

According to police, accused Rafiq tried to stop construction on a plot belonging to Anil Kumar Upadhyay and others. He claimed that the land belonged to Waqf, which led to clashes. The criminals then demolished the border wall with hammers, damaged several vehicles and threw stones, the police said. However, the police reached the spot soon after receiving the information.

What did the SDM say about the onshore dispute?

Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Vipin Kumar Moral said, “The disputed land – marked with Survey Nos. 3181 to 3192 – is privately owned by the ancestors, which is confirmed by the revenue records and prior demarcation of boundaries in the presence of dargah committee members.”

Meanwhile, Etah Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shyam Narayan Singh said the police acted quickly to bring the situation under control. Taking action, the police on Monday arrested Rafiq, the alleged organizer, and placed him in judicial custody.

He said, “Two key accused, identified as Farmaan alias Bunty and Rafiq, son of Abdul Latif, have been arrested. We will not tolerate any breach of law and order.”

One of the accused tried to strangle the complainant: the commander of Jalesar PS

According to Jalesar police station superintendent Sudhir Raghav, an FIR was registered against 16 named persons, including Rafiq, on charges of rioting, intimidation and causing public disorder. He added: “One of the accused tried to strangle the complainant, indicating a clear intention to cause harm.” Further, Circle Officer (CO) Nitish Garg said that those involved in stone-pelting and vandalism are being identified through viral videos. “Strict action will be taken against all culprits. The situation is under control and peace has been restored,” he said.

(With the participation of the agency)