Sambhal violence investigation: SIT questioned the son of SP MLA Iqbal Mahmood for five hours, statement recorded in police station


Sambhal: Suhail Iqbal, son of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Iqbal Mahmud, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday and was questioned for more than five hours to record his statement in the case of violence in November last year in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Suhail Iqbal recorded his statement at Sambhal Kotwali police station.

Talking to reporters after recording the statement, Suhail said, SIT called me today. I answered all the questions based on the information present with me. It would not be appropriate to tell questions in front of the camera. The team asked many questions and we gave all the information we have. If the SIT calls me again, I will definitely be introduced.

Four people died in Sambhal violence

The inquiry by the SIT team started at around 12 noon and lasted for more than five hours. On November 24 last year, violence erupted after a survey conducted on the order of a local court at the royal Jama Masjid located in the Kot Garvi area of ​​the city. Four people lost their lives in this, while many others including security personnel were injured.

SP MP’s name also included

The court ordered a survey while hearing a petition, claiming that the mosque was built after demolishing a Hindu temple. Suhail Iqbal is also named in this case along with SP MP Ziaur Rahman Burke.

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