Police outpost to open near Sambhal mosque

A ceremonial ‘bhumi pujan’ was performed on Saturday for a police outpost near the Shahi Jama Masjid in the Kot Purvi neighbourhood, which witnessed deadly violence last month, officials here said.

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The outpost will function under the Sambhal police station and was planned in wake of the November 24 violence, which claimed four lives and left several injured, they said.

“The ‘bhumi pujan’ (land worship) and foundation stone-laying ceremony were carried out following all prescribed rituals. Additionally, measures were taken to ensure the absence of ‘vastu dosh’ (architectural defects) in the construction,” said Shobhit Shastri, the priest conducting the ritual. Additional Superintendent of Police Shriish Chandra said, “The ‘bhumi pujan’ for the outpost near the Shahi Jama Masjid was completed. This outpost is being established from a security perspective.”