Zafar Ali was arrested in connection with violence that broke out in Sambhal on November 24 last year. The unrest happened during a protest against a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – A court in Sambhal has denied the bail request of Zafar Ali, the president of the Shahi Jama Masjid management committee. Ali was arrested on March 23 in connection with a case related to communal violence in the area.
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The bail hearing took place in the court of Additional District Judge Nirbhay Narayan Rai. Earlier, on March 27, the court had also rejected his interim bail plea.
The permanent bail hearing was initially scheduled for April 2 but had to be postponed due to the unavailability of the case diary.
Speaking to Media, Additional District Government Advocate (ADGA) Hariom Prakash Saini said, “The permanent bail plea of Shahi Jama Masjid’s sadar, Zafar Ali, was heard by the court. I presented the facts before the court that there are serious allegations against Ali like assembling a crowd, pelting stones on police, setting police vehicles on fire, damaging public property and fabricating facts.”
After considering the arguments and evidence presented, the court denied Ali’s bail plea.
Background
Zafar Ali was arrested in connection with violence that broke out in Sambhal on November 24 last year. The unrest happened during a protest against a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
During the protest, there were reports of stone pelting, arson, and damage to public property, leading to police action.
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The rejection of Ali’s bail plea means that he will remain in judicial custody for now. His legal team may explore further legal remedies, including approaching the High Court for relief.
