The judicial commission's report on the Sambhal case reveals some startling information. According to reliable sources, this report details the land cleared from illegal encroachments in Sambhal. The Yogi government successfully removed more than a thousand encroachments in a single year.
The report highlights that over 68 hectares of illegally occupied land were reclaimed.
The reclaimed land includes pathways, barren lands, ponds, and roads, all of which were government properties taken over illegally. This governmental action has restored these lands to their intended purposes.
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The report also confirms the removal of more than 35 illegal religious sites within the year. This operation liberated over two hectares of land, furthering the government's policy to eliminate illegal occupations on state property.
A three-member investigative committee probing the Sambhal violence has submitted its findings to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. As per the sources, the comprehensive report spanning around 450 pages not only examines the clashes of November 24, 2024, but also delves into Sambhal's history of riots, demographic shifts since independence, and the impact of communal politics.
Source: aajtak
The report states that according to sources, the Hindu population in the area has diminished by around 15%. Last year's violence erupted when a local court ordered a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid due to claims it was built over a previous temple site. Protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with the police accompanying the survey team. The violence included stone-pelting and arson, resulting in over 20 injured policemen. During the incident, security forces had to resort to firing, leading to civilian casualties.
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Following the violence, a committee was formed under retired High Court Judge Devendra Arora to investigate the incidents, with former IPS officers AK Jain and Amit Prasad as members.
According to sources, the committee found that since 1947, Sambhal has witnessed 15 communal riots, occurring in the years 1948, 1953, 1958, 1962, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2001, and 2019.
Sources indicate the report documents significant demographic shifts in Sambhal. At the time of independence, the municipal region comprised 45% Hindus and 55% Muslims. Currently, the Hindu population ranges between 15-20%, while Muslims make up approximately 85%.
