Month: November 2024

India secured a historic victory in Perth on Monday, defeating Australia by 295 runs in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With this win, India leads the five-match Test series 1-0.

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the match, taking eight wickets, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings.

Australia resumed their innings at 227/8 after Tea but managed to add only 11 more runs. Debutant Harshit Rana claimed the final wicket, dismissing Alex Carey for 36.

Nathan Lyon was the first to fall after Tea, bowled by Washington Sundar for a duck. India needed just one more wicket to seal their historic win, and Rana delivered by clean bowling Carey.

Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were the standout bowlers in this innings, each taking three wickets. Washington Sundar took two wickets, while Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed with one wicket each.

India’s bowlers dominated throughout the match, leading to a comprehensive and memorable victory in the first Test of the series.

Earlier in the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first. India was bundled out for just 150 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 in 59 balls, with six fours and a six) and Rishabh Pant (37 in 78 balls, with three centuries and a six) playing crucial knocks and forming a vital 48-run sixth wicket stand.

Josh Hazlewood (4/29) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, with skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc getting two wickets each. Australia’s reply was even worse and they were reduced to 79/9 at one point. However, Mitchell Starc (26) and Alex Carey (21) took the Aussies to 104 runs, giving India a lead of 46 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah was the top-most bowler for India, taking 5/30 in 18 overs. Harshit Rana also impressed on debut with a spell of 3/48.In their second innings, India swelled their lead massively. There was a 201-run opening stand between KL Rahul (77 in 176 balls, with five fours) and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal also had a fine 74-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal (25 in 71 balls, with two fours). Later, he succumbed to Mitchell Marsh for 161 in 297 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes. An 89-run stand between Virat (100* in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Washington Sundar (29 in 94 balls, with a six) and a 77-run stand with Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (38* in 27 balls, with three fours and two sixes) pushed India to 487/6. India lead by 533 runs, setting the Aussies a gigantic 534 runs to win.

Nathan Lyon (2/96) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood got a wicket each.

At the end of the third day’s play, Australia was 12/3, with Bumrah striking twice and Mohammed Siraj getting one.Mohammed Siraj’s two wickets and Travis Head’s aggressive 63 off 72 deliveries were the highlights of the first session. Australia was 104/5 on Day 4 at Lunch.

Siraj, fully fired up, claimed the first wicket of the day, dismissing Usman Khawaja for 4, leaving Australia struggling at 17/4. Australia’s struggles continued as they reached 50 in 17.3 overs.

Steven Smith and Travis Head then stabilized the innings with a solid partnership. They added 62 runs, but Siraj struck again, dismissing Smith for 17, reducing Australia to 79/5.Travis Head, known for his resilience against India, remained unbeaten on 63 off 72 deliveries, including seven boundaries. His fight and determination were evident as he continued to battle.

Indian bowlers wreaked havoc as Australia found themselves struggling at 227/8 at Tea on Day 4.

Resuming their innings at 104/5, Travis Head showcased some exceptional shots, scoring a brilliant 89 off 101 balls with eight boundaries before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah, leaving Australia at 161/6.

Mitchell Marsh followed soon after, dismissed for 47, as Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed his first Test wicket, bringing Australia to 182/7.

The last wicket to fall before tea was Mitchell Starc, who was caught brilliantly by Dhruv Jurel off Washington Sundar’s delivery, departing for 12. (ANI)

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Dehradun along with the movie team on Sunday.

Lauding the movie and the entire team for bringing out the ‘truth’, the Chief Minister announced that ‘The Sabarmati Report’ will be made tax-free in Uttarakhand.

“‘The Sabarmati Express’ carrying passengers from Ayodhya was set ablaze in Godhra, Gujarat. 59 Rambhakts were killed in the incident. Rather than investigating the case, politics was done on this matter,” CM DHami told reporters.

“Filmmakers, actor Vikrant Massey and the whole team of the film have brought out this truth now…Everyone should watch this movie. We will make this movie tax-free,” he added.

On PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’, he shared, “…When the youth will come, they will contribute to the PM Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’…”

On Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the star cast of the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, which is is based on the burning of S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express near Godhra station, Gujarat on February 27, 2002.

At least 59 Hindu devotees returning from Ayodhya were burnt to death in the incident, which led to the riots in the state later.

In the visuals, Union Home Minister Amit Shah can be seen interacting with Ektaa R Kapoor, Vikrant Massey and others.

Meanwhile, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently attended the screening of the film at the ongoing 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

After watching the film on Thursday, Sawant sent best wishes to Ektaa R Kapoor and the whole team of ‘The Sabarmati Report’ via a phone call falicitated by producer Mahaveer Jain.

“I really liked the film…it’s extremely good. You have presented the film in a proper manner. Huge congratulations,” CM said yesterday while speaking with Ektaa Kapoor.

The Goa Chief Minister futher said he is considering giving the film a tax-free status in the State.

“After watching this movie, I am considering making it tax-free in Goa; we will implement this decision in a few days. Very few filmmakers focus on real facts, and this film is based on a true incident. I congratulate the producer and actors for their commendable work,” he told ANI.

Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a screening of the film with the cast in Lucknow.

Following the screening, he spoke to the media, praising the movie and its lead actor, Vikrant Massey.

“Vikrant Massey and his team have made a commendable effort. I express my heartfelt gratitude on behalf of Uttar Pradesh. The people of the country have the right to know the truth about the efforts made to create animosity in society. We will make this film tax-free in the state to promote it further,” said Yogi Adityanath.

The film also stars Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra in pivotal roles.

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, The Sabarmati Report is based on the real-life events surrounding the burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra. (ANI)

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Ahead of commencing the next schedule of their highly anticipated project, actor Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Ranveer shared pictures from his recent visit to the Golden Temple with Aditya. He wrote in the caption, “Jaako raakhe sayiyaan maar sake na koi..”

Aditya Dhar, who is best known for directing and writing military action film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ and Ranveer are working together for this next film.

Dhar also posted pictures on his Instagram handle with the caption, “Blessed “

The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande from Jio Studios along with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under their banner B62 Studios. This follows their recent super hit collaboration ‘Article 370’.

The movie features a star-studded cast, including Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal.

Meanwhile, Ranveer was recently seen in Rohit Shetty’s latest action-packed film ‘Singham Again’ that has stormed the box office.

Featuring an ensemble cast of stars, including Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Arjun Kapoor, the film has garnered significant attention for its star power.

Ranveer reprised his role from ‘Simmba’ in the movie.

Ranveer will also be starring in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming ‘Don 3’. (ANI)

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Following completion of his much-anticipated 81st international century, star India batter Virat Kohli dedicated his milestone to his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, saying that she knew what was going through his head during his lean form.

With a Test century after over 500 days, Virat finally roared back to the form in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking several records and adding plenty to his legacy as a visiting batter.

Speaking after the century, Virat said, “Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. She knows everything that goes on behind the scene, what goes on in the head when you don’t play as well, you make a few mistakes after getting yourself in. I just wanted to contribute to the team’s cause, I do not want to hang around just for the sake of it, I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she is here makes it more special.”

During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.

This is Virat’s first Test century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) since his century against Australia in December 2018, which also came at Perth.

Now, Virat has scored his 81st international century and continues his chase for idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries. This is also his 30th Test century. Now in 119 matches, Virat has scored 9,145 runs at an average of 48.13, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. His best score is 254*.

Also, with 54 List A centuries, nine T20 centuries and 37 first-class centuries, Virat has completed 100 centuries in professional cricket.

Virat has also become the seventh player to complete 2,000 runs in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history. In 26 BGT matches, he has scored 2,147 centuries at an average of 48.79, with nine centuries and five fifties. His best score is 186.

This is Virat’s seventh Test century in Australia, the most by an Indian batter as he has now overtaken Sachin Tendulkar, who has scored six Test tons in Australia. He has also equalled England’s Wally Hammond for second-most centuries in Tests in Australia. The most Test centuries in Australia are by England’s Jack Hobbs, with nine tons.

In Tests in Australia, Virat has scored 1,457 runs at an average of 56.03, with seven centuries and four fifties. His best score is 169.

This is Virat’s 12th international century in Australia, the most by any batter. He has scored 3,531 runs in 43 matches and 55 innings at an average of 56.95 in Australia, with 12 centuries and 19 fifties and best score of 169.

He has levelled with Sunil Gavaskar (seven centuries against West Indies) for most Test hundreds in an away country for India.

He has also equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of nine centuries against Australia for joint third-most centuries in Tests against an opponent for India. The most Test hundreds against an opponent for India is by Sunil Gavaskar, who has 13 centuries against West Indies.

Coming to the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first. India was bundled out for just 150 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 in 59 balls, with six fours and a six) and Rishabh Pant (37 in 78 balls, with three centuries and a six) playing crucial knocks and forming a vital 48-run sixth wicket stand.

Josh Hazlewood (4/29) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, with skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc getting two wickets each.

Australia’s reply was even worse and they were reduced to 79/9 at one point. However, Mitchell Starc (26) and Alex Carey (21) took Aussies to 104 runs, giving India a lead of 46 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah was the top-most bowler for India, taking 5/30 in 18 overs. Harshit Rana also impressed on debut with a spell of 3/48.

In their second innings, India swelled their lead massively. There was a 201-run opening stand between KL Rahul (77 in 176 balls, with five fours) and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal also had a fine 74 run stand with Devdutt Padikkal (25 in 71 balls, with two fours). Later, he succumbed to Mitchell Marsh for 161 in 297 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes. An 89-run stand between Virat (100* in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Washington Sundar (29 in 94 balls, with a six) and a 77-run stand with Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (38* in 27 balls, with three fours and two sixes) pushed India to 487/6. India lead by 533 runs, giving Aussies a gigantic 534 runs to win.

Nathan Lyon (2/96) was the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood got a wicket each.

At the end of day’s play, Australia was 12/3, with Bumrah striking twice and Mohammed Siraj getting one. (ANI)

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Aadar Jain and his girlfriend Alekha Advani held their roka ceremony on Saturday night in Mumbai, with the event attended by their families and close friends.

Members of the Kapoor family also joined the star-studded event, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, and Babita.

Bebo looked stunning in a blue and golden saree paired with a sleeveless blouse. The ‘Jab We Met’ actress completed her look with a neckpiece and bangles.

Karisma Kapoor wore a black and golden suit, while Ranbir Kapoor chose a black T-shirt with a matching blazer and pants. Neetu Kapoor was dressed in a pink and golden suit.

Aadar had announced his engagement to Alekha Advani in September with an adorable proposal by the sea.

Jain shared intimate pictures of the moment on Instagram, showing him down on one knee, holding Advani’s hand in a picturesque beach setting.

Jain and Advani’s relationship became public in November 2023 when Jain shared a photo of them together on social media, describing her as the “light of my life.”

Their relationship had previously been a topic of speculation, particularly when they were seen together at the Diwali celebrations hosted by Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.

Aadar Jain, the son of Reema Jain and Manoj Jain, previously dated actress Tara Sutaria.

The couple, who made their relationship Instagram official in August 2020, reportedly ended their relationship earlier this year.

Aadar Jain, who debuted in Bollywood with ‘Qaidi Band’ in 2017, was last seen in ‘Hello Charlie.’ (ANI)

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that the union government is “ready to discuss any topic” while calling for a peaceful session of Parliament.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the all-party meeting in Delhi, Rijiju said several topics were raised requesting for discussion in Parliament as winter session is scheduled to kick off tomorrow.

“A total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present in the meeting. There are many topics. Everyone has asked for discussion on some topics but we want that there should be a good discussion in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The government is ready to discuss any topic. Our only request is that the House should run well and there should be no ruckus. Every member wants to participate in the discussion but the House should run well. To run the winter session well, everyone’s cooperation is needed and everyone’s participation is necessary,” Kiren Rijiju said.

Rijiju said that though the winter session is scheduled to commence tomorrow there will be no session on November 26 in view of the Constitution Day celebrations. On completion of 75 years, Constitution Day will be celebrated in the Constitution House with the members of both the Houses, the Union Minister added.

“The session will start tomorrow. The day after tomorrow there will be no Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha because the 75th year of the adoption of the Constitution will be completed on 26th November. So on completion of 75 years, Constitution Day will be celebrated in the Constitution House with the members of both the Houses. President Droupadi Murmu will address there and along with that, we are going to release some important documents. Many things related to the Constitution are going to be published in it,” he said.

“Many people do not know what processes were done before the making of the Constitution. The book is not an ordinary book. The pictures inside the book, the descriptions that have been given and the basic idea, we all have to make an effort to take it to the public. Since 2015, it was decided under the leadership of PM Modi that Constitution Day should be celebrated in this country, and since then Constitution Day has been celebrated continuously,” Rijiju said.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said that the party urged to hold discussion on Adani indictment by the United States (US) Justice Department in a bribery case during the winter session of Parliament.

“Today, a meeting of all the joint parties was held. Congress, while putting forth its side, has requested and expressed the desire to discuss (the Adani indictment matter) first. The court in America has taken cognizance that a major industrial house Adani Group is controlling the industry and the government as well. A bribe worth Rs 2300 crores has been given. We have expressed our desire that this should be discussed first,” Tiwari told reporters after the meeting.

Tiwari, Congress MP in Rajya Sabha, said that they also raised the issue of ongoing tension in Manipur expressing concern over the same. “Chief Minister (Biren Singh) will not be removed and the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) will not visit. This is why Manipur’s condition is like this,” he added.

“We have also raised the issue of Manipur. We will not remove the Chief Minister and the PM will not visit. Due to this Manipur’s condition is like this. Rapes, murders are happening and there is no law and order in Manipur,” the Congress leader said.

Tiwari further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give a statement in the Parliament to clarify talks about disengagement on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

“There has been talk of disengagement on LAC, a statement should be given in Parliament on this. The issue of withdrawal of the forces should be taken up in the Parliament. Unemployment and pollution are also issues. All records have been broken. All these issues are related to the interests of the country. I am also worried that the pollution situation in Northern India is becoming more and more serious,” Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari said.

The all-party meeting was attended by all floor leaders of political parties in both the houses of the Parliament.

The all-party meeting in the national capital began at 11 am in the Main Committee Room, at Parliament House Annexe in the national capital. The meeting was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Congress MPs Jairam Ramesh, Pramod Tiwari and K Suresh along with JD(U) MP Upendra Kushwaha and other leaders joined the meeting. PV Midhun Reddy (YSRCP), V Vijaysai Reddy (YSRCP), Sasmit Patra (BJD), Vaiko (MDMK), Ramgopal Yadav (SP), K Suresh (Congress), Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu (TDP) were also present.

The winter session of Parliament will begin tomorrow, November 25, and will continue till December 20. (ANI)

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Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century helped the visitors to set a total of 534 runs for Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium on Sunday.

At Stumps on Day 3, Australia are 12/3 as they still need 522 runs on the remaining two days to win the match.

India resumed the last session from 359/5 after 110 overs, with Virat Kohli (40) and Washington Sundar (14) unbeaten at the crease.

India completes the 400-run mark in the 125th over of the innings.

The sixth wicket to fall was of Washington Sundar. Nathon Lyon dismisses Sundar for 29. After 410/6 after 125.5 overs.

Virat Kohli completed his 30th Test ton and following that Team India declared the innings 487/6 in 134.3 overs.

For Australia, Lyon picked two wickets in the third innings and one wicket was taken by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh in their respective spells.

India set a target of 534 runs for the hosts to win the match. Openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja took the field in order to chase down this mammoth total.

Till the end of day’s play on Day 3, the hosts lost three wickets at just 12. Batters to get dismissed were McSweeney (0), Cummins (2), and Marnus Labuschagne (3).

Earlier in the second session from 275/1 after 84 overs. However, Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for 25 on the very first ball of the session.

India reached the 300-run mark in 91 overs.

Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal then built a 38-run partnership before Jaiswal was dismissed for a well-crafted 161 by Mitchell Marsh, caught at point by Steve Smith, leaving India at 313/3.Rishabh Pant was the next to fall, managing only a single run before being stumped by Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey off Nathan Lyon’s delivery.

Dhruv Jurel soon followed, also scoring just one run before being dismissed by Pat Cummins, reducing India to 321/5.

Australia took four wickets in this session, with Cummins, Lyon, Hazlewood, and Marsh each claiming one wicket.

Recapping the Test match of the Perth Test on Day 3.

India resumed Day 3 from 172/0 with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul unbeaten on the crease. India’s lead currently stands at 218 runs.

Jaiswal completed his 100-run mark in the 61st over of the innings with the help of eight fours and three sixes.

Team India touched the 200-run mark in the 63rd over of the innings.

KL Rahul was the first wicket to fall on Day 3 as he went back to the pavillion after scoring 77 runs which was laced with five boundaries in his innings. The right-hand batter got dismissed on the bowling of left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc when the team score was 201.

Following Rahul’s dismissal, left-hand batter Devdutt Padikkal came out to bat along with Jaiswal. Till the end of the first session on Day 3 of the Perth Test, both the players have put on an unbeaten partnership of 74 runs from 127 balls.

Starc is the lone successful bowler for The Baggy Greens. So far in the third innings of the ongoing Test match, the speedster has bowled 19 overs where he has conceded 82 runs and picked one wicket. The fast bowler has also bowled two maiden overs in his spell so far.

Recapping the Perth Test so far, the Indian team made a fine comeback in the first Test against Australia after getting bundled out for 150 in the first innings in Perth. The fast bowling unit brought things back on track as the Jasprit Bumrah-led side bowled out the hosts for 104 in their first innings.

While the stand-in captain Bumrah scalped fifer, Harshit Rana who made his Test debut alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy in this match, also showed his skills.

Brief Score: India 150 and 487/6 d (Yashasvi Jaiswal 161, Virat Kohli 100*, Nathan Lyon 2/96) vs Australia 104 and 12/3. (ANI)

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Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, India batter Mayank Agarawal expressed desire to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) once again, a franchise with which he started off his career in the cash-rich league.

The IPL mega auction is taking place in Jeddah from Sunday to Monday. Mayank, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, was released by the franchise ahead of the auction.

Speaking to ANI about the auction, Mayank said, “I think I am very excited. Having played IPL for so many years, I have the experience of playing for so many teams and having seen so many playing styles. That is something I would love to bring out in coming seasons.”

“Playing for RCB would be lovely. Being a Bengaluru boy and having started my IPL journey with them, it would be great to be back. But I am a thorough professional, have played with a lot of teams. So I am looking forward to playing with any team. But RCB would be nice,” he added.

In 127 IPL matches, Mayank has scored 2,661 runs at an average of 22.74, with a century and 13 fifties and best score of 106.

He started with RCB from 2011-13. In 29 matches for the Red and Gold outfit, he made 433 runs with a fifty to his name. After tenures with Delhi Capitals and Rising Pune Supergiant, his best years came with Punjab Kings from 2018-22, scoring 1,513 runs with them in 60 matches with a century and nine fifties. In 2023, he was bought by SRH for Rs 8.25 crores.

Talking about Sunrisers’ run to finals last season, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mayank credited skipper Pat Cummins and coach Daniel Vettori for allowing players to play attacking cricket freely. He said that he implemented team’s attacking style in his game and now wants to unleash it in coming seasons.

“Pat is a very good leader. He is very confident and really sure of his ideas. Even Dan Vettori (coach) as well. Both of them made a great pair. They gave us freedom to play attacking cricket and express ourselves. It is really good to be part of such conversations and see such things from close quarters. I have learnt and implemented in my game and looking forward to doing it in coming seasons,” he said.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction from Sunday to Monday is all set to be two of the most intriguing days of this year’s cricketing calendar, with several international stars having entered the auction, records expected to be broken and the possibility of some unexpected crossovers. A total of 574 players have been shortlisted from an initial pool of 1,574 names. These players will go under the hammer from November 24-25 in Jeddah. The list includes 208 overseas players, 12 uncapped overseas talents, and 318 uncapped Indian players. (ANI)

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Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) Krishan Kumar who on Sunday morning arrived to take stock of the incident of stone pelting at an ASI team surveying a Mugha-era mosque in Sambhal assured that the law and order situation has been brought under control and that peace was restored in the area.

The survey of the mosque was successfully completed despite the chaos, the official said asserting that stringent action will be taken against the accused after their identification.

The Superintendant of Police also said that some of the vehicles of sub-inspectors of police parked near the premises of Jama Masjid were set on fire and several properties in the area suffered damages during the stone pelting incident.

“As per the orders of the Court, the survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal district was conducted. Some people gathered to protest against the survey and started pelting stones at the time when the survey was being conducted. Police have responded to this and some of the vehicles of sub-inspectors parked near the premises of Jama Masjid have been set on fire. The law and order is under control now. Peace and order prevails everywhere,”the police superintendent told ANI.

Further he added, “Duties are being imposed again and the survey has been completed successfully. Videography has been done with drones and with the help of CCTV cameras, all these people will be identified and action is taken against them.”

Meanwhile, Senior advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain spoke to ANI about the survey and said that in compliance with the Court’s order issued on November 19, the second-day survey was conducted on Sunday by the Advocate Commissioner.

He confirmed that all features were examined, and the videography and photography as directed by the Court were completed. Jain added that the survey has now concluded, and the report will be submitted to the court by November 29.

“In compliance with the order of the court passed on November 19, the second day’s survey was conducted by Advocate Commissioner today from 7:30 am to 10 am. During this survey, all features were studied. Videography and photography directed by the Court have been complied with and now this survey has been completed. The report will be presented before the Court before November 29 on November 29,” said Advocate Jain.

State Minister Jaiveer Singh condemned the stone pelting in Sambhal today, terming it as “hooliganism” and “disrespect” of the court’s order.

“People of the particular religion are considering themselves above the Constitution, law and judiciary. The government under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath will make everyone abide by the law. Such hooliganism and disrespect of the court’s order is not going to work. No one should be allowed to do such kind of acts in the name of their religion,” said Singh.

Earlier in the day, DGP of Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar said that a survey was being conducted in Sambhal on the orders of the court.

The DGP said that the stones were pelted by some “anti-social elements” and police and senior officers were present on the spot to bring the situation under control.

An ASI team that arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to conduct a survey of the mosque in Sambhal district amid heavy police deployment faced stone-pelting from some “anti-social elements” on Sunday morning, police said.

This survey was part of a legal process following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, who claimed the mosque was originally a temple.

A similar survey was previously conducted on November 19, with local police and members of the mosque’s management committee present to oversee the process. (ANI)

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