Sambhal violence
Sambhal Violence Anniversary: How CM Yogi Adityanath's Political Strategy in UP Is Shaping His 2027 Re-election Bid
Nov 28, 2025 06:47 pm CST
One year after the Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, this district has become a symbolic battleground showcasing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's governance model. From swift law enforcement actions to welfare schemes, Sambhal represents Yogi's personal political experiment that could influence his 2027 third-term ambitions, while revealing the complex interplay of security narratives, identity politics, and religious tensions in India's most populous state.
NSA Invoked Against Mastermind of 2023 Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: A Comprehensive Report
Oct 16, 2025 02:13 am CST
The article covers the invocation of the National Security Act against Mulla Afroz, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 Sambhal violence that erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. It details the circumstances of the violence that resulted in four deaths, Afroz's role in inciting the mob, and the preventive detention measures taken by authorities to maintain public order.