Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: Allahabad HC Stays FIR Against Former CO Anuj Chaudhary

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 14:34 IST

The violent clashes erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 19, 2024.

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday stayed the district court’s order of FIR against former CO Anuj Chaudhary in the 2024 Sambhal mosque survey violence.

The CJM court in Sambhal in January ordered registration of an FIR against ASP Anuj Chaudhary, along with Inspector Anuj Tomar and several other police personnel. The decision was taken over allegations that a youth was shot during the Sambhal violence.

Following the order, CJM Vibhanshu Sudhir was transferred from Sambhal.

The violent clashes erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 19, 2024.

The survey was ordered by the court and was a part of a legal process following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, which sought to determine whether the mosque was originally a temple.

During the clashes, three people were killed, and nearly two dozen, including policemen and senior officials, were injured. The police had to also use tear gas and appeal to the stone pelters to control the situation.

In October last year, the Supreme Court granted bail to three accused persons who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the violence.

(With agency inputs)

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