Sambhal violence: Mosque chief held; high alert in district post arrest

Shahi Jama Masjid management committee president Zafar Ali was arrested on Sunday after being questioned in connection with the November 24 violence during a protest against a court-ordered survey......

Holi celebrations till 2:30 pm, namaaz to follow in Sambhal on Mar 14

Hindus would play Holi till 2.30 pm on March 14 while Muslims would offer Jumma namaaz after 2.30 pm in Sambhal in the communally sensitive city of Uttar Pradesh, a senior police official on Friday......

Holi comes once a year, but Jumma 52 times: Sambhal cop sparks row

A Sambhal police officer on Thursday said those uncomfortable with Holi colours should remain indoors as the festival comes once a year, sparking criticism from the opposition parties which......

SP MP, MLA's son booked over Sambhal violence

Police have lodged seven first information reports (FIRs) in connection with the violence over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq......