Amidst Ban On 'Outsiders’ Entry, Rahul, Priyanka Set To Visit Violence-Hit Sambhal Today

Congress general secretary informed that Rahul, Priyanka and other leaders planned to visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambha today.

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Sambhal Violence: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress leaders plan to visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, on Wednesday. Their visit comes regardless of district administration imposed restrictions until December 10, following violence triggered by a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid after a petition claimed the site once a temple.

Congress general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Avinash Pandeshared shared a post on social media X and informed Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Sambhal.

"A Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi ji will leave for Sambhal by road from Delhi tomorrow to meet the families of the victims of the Sambhal violence. To support them in this struggle, I will assemble at the Ghazipur border with the Congress delegation and proceed to Sambhal," Pande said in the post.

"All of you are appealed to reach Ghazipur border in large numbers with your supporters and give your invaluable contribution in this struggle," he added.

As the Congress leader is set to visit Sambhal, District Magistrate Rajendra Pensiya wrote to officers in neighbouring districts including Bulandshahr, Amroha, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagaro to stop LoP Rahul Gandhi at their district borders.

The Sambhal DM sent the letter to the Police Commissioners of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, as well as the Superintendents of Police (SP) of Amroha and Bulandshahr.

"On November 24, a remaining survey was conducted, following which members of the Muslim community staged massive protests involving gunfire, stone-pelting, and arson. As a result, the situation in Sambhal district has become extremely sensitive. Until December 10, the entry of any external individuals, social organisations, or public representatives into Sambhal district is restricted without prior approval from the competent authority. Prohibitory orders have been issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023," the Sambhal DM stated, ANI reported.