A day after a chargesheet was filed against Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and 22 others in connection with the violence that broke out near Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid in November last year, Superintendent of Police Krishan Kumar Vishnoi said that police will pursue effective prosecution to ensure a swift conviction.
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Speaking to reporters on Thursday (June 19, 2025), SP Vishnoi said, "MP Zia-ur-Rahman Barq has been charged in this case. The chargesheet details that late-night conversations took place between Barq and Zafar Ali, the president of Shahi Jama Masjid. They were responsible for gathering the crowd on November 22, two days prior to the widespread violence."
"The chargesheet is based on extensive evidence gathered during the investigation," the SP added.
Mr. Vishnoi confirmed that a total of 12 cases were registered following the incident — seven filed by the police and five based on complaints from citizens. Chargesheets have now been filed in all these cases.
