Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid Chief Zafar Ali Arrested In November 24 Violence Case

When asked by PTI whether Ali had been arrested, Sambhal Kotwali in-charge Anuj Kumar Tomar said he had been taken into custody by the SIT for statement recording.

On being asked if the detention was related to the November 24 violence, he confirmed that Ali had been taken into custody for questioning in the same case.

The Mughal-era mosque here has been at the centre of a major row after a petition claimed that it was the site of an ancient Hindu temple.