Uttar Pradesh Police and administrative authorities on Wednesday attached the house of Sharik Satha, accused of masterminding the November 2024 Sambhal violence, following court orders. A significant police presence and teams from the revenue department were deployed to the four-storey property, situated in one of the city’s most expensive areas, to enforce the attachment.

Tehsildar Dhirendra Kumar stated, “As directed by the court, Sharik Satha’s property will be attached. Teams from the revenue department and police have been deployed. The building has four storeys, but only the floor owned by the absconding accused will be affected.” The move comes after violent clashes erupted on November 19, 2024, during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal district. The survey, initiated following a petition by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, aimed to determine whether the mosque was originally a temple.

Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh told ANI that the survey was conducted between 7 am and 11 am as per court directions. While the process was initially peaceful with adequate police deployment, stone-pelting began, forcing the police to disperse the crowd. A larger mob of 2,000–3,000 people later gathered, resulting in further clashes. Three people were killed, and nearly two dozen, including policemen and officials, were injured. Police used tear gas and appeals to control the situation. The attachment of Satha’s property is part of ongoing measures to hold those responsible for the violence accountable. Authorities emphasized that all actions are being carried out under court directives and in accordance with legal procedures.