‘Why second mosque survey?’: Sambhal MP Zia ur Rahman Barq on violence, govt action
The Samajwadi Party MP answers questions about the allegations against him.
After the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on November 24, police action has not ceased, with many detained and at least 13 houses raided on Monday itself.
The police have claimed that 315-bore pistols were recovered from several houses, many of which were made in Pakistan and the US, along with 93 packets of smack from one house. Among those who face charges are Sambhal MP Zia ur Rahman Barq.
Newslaundry spoke to the Samajwadi Party MP about the violence, the survey of the mosque, police action, and the allegations against him in the FIR. He said the town’s atmosphere was “spoiled as part of a conspiracy,” and he was in Bengaluru when the violence took place.
He also questioned the need for a second survey.
Watch the full interview.
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