Arrest and Charges
Zafar Ali, president of the committee, was arrested by for allegedly inciting violence during a mosque survey in , which resulted in five deaths last November.
Ali faces multiple charges under the and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, with accusations ranging from rioting to promoting enmity between groups.
Responses and Aftermath
Ali's arrest has sparked allegations from his family that it was a move to prevent him from testifying before a judicial commission investigating the violence, claiming police firing caused the deaths.
Following the arrest, authorities have deployed additional security forces in Sambhal to maintain peace, with recent efforts including flag marches and surveillance to prevent further unrest.