Five Muslims Dead as Police Shot at Muslim Protesters at Shahi Jama Masjid

Five Muslim youth were shot dead by police during violent clashes in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on November 24, 2024, amid protests against a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The deceased, identified as Kaif, Ayan, Bilal, Naeem and Noman, were killed as tensions escalated when a survey team arrived, leading to stone-pelting and police firing. The situation remains tense, with prohibitory orders imposed to prevent further violence.