Commotion Before Jumma Namaz in Sambhal: Youth Stands Outside Mosque and Begins Worship, Makes These Claims

Highlights:

Chaos erupts outside the mosque before Jumma Namaz in Sambhal.

The disturbance escalates due to the youth worshiping, and the police take action.

The accused youth is detained, and interrogation is underway.

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh):Tensions have been high in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, following incidents of violence in the area. Since the violence on November 24 during the survey at the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid, which led to five deaths, the administration has been on high alert. Police forces have been deployed throughout the city, especially ahead of Jumma Namaz. Meanwhile, news surfaced of a youth performing worship near a mosque. Upon receiving the information, the police present at the scene quickly detained the youth. He was then taken into custody in a vehicle.

To maintain security during Jumma Namaz and prevent any potential issues, Sambhal police have put in place strict security measures.

The police took the detained youth to the station for questioning. According to reports, chaos broke out before the Jumma Namaz in Sambhal when a youth began worshiping outside the mosque. Upon seeing the youth performing his worship, the police immediately apprehended him.

The police are now trying to understand why the youth went to worship outside the mosque. He is being questioned on this. When asked by the media, the youth stated that he was worshiping Lord Bholenath outside the mosque.

‘I Was Worshiping Lord Bholenath’

During his detention, the media asked the youth questions. He responded, saying, "I was worshiping Lord Bholenath." When asked if he was trying to enter the mosque, he clarified, "Where was I allowed to enter the mosque? I was standing outside." The youth had a Tripundra mark on his forehead.

The youth was also asked why the police were taking him away. He responded, "You should ask the police. We don't know. We were just going for darshan (viewing) of Lord Bholenath." After this, the police team took the accused youth away.

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