‘Orchestrated riot’ vs ‘pre-planned violence’: SP, BJP locked in war of words over Sambhal unrest
Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi charges. Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, comparing the incident to Godhra, while Akhilesh Yadav alleged it was a government-orchestrated riot.