The Sambhal district administration on Wednesday carried out a court-ordered attachment of the house belonging to Shariq Satha, the alleged mastermind of the November 2024 Sambhal violence.
The action was
taken amid tight security arrangements, with a heavy deployment of police and administrative officials to ensure that the proceedings were conducted peacefully.
Police teams, accompanied by officials from the revenue department, reached the property to execute the attachment as per court directions.
Senior officers, including the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), were present at the site.
The administration said the move was part of the ongoing crackdown against those accused of orchestrating violence in the district.
Speaking to reporters at the spot, Tehsildar Dhirendra Kumar said, “As per the instructions of the court, Shariq Satha’s property will be attached. Teams of the revenue department and the police have been deployed.”
“This property is located in one of the most expensive areas of the city. The building has four storeys, but only the floor owned by the absconding accused will be attached,” he said.
Police officials said that a total of 69 criminal cases have been registered against Shariq Satha, including cases of murder, violations under the Arms Act, and multiple FIRs related to the Sambhal violence.
Authorities also said that the accused is currently absconding and is believed to be operating from abroad.
The court issued attachment warrants after he failed to appear despite a proclamation.
As part of preventive measures, a flag march was also conducted in the locality.
A drummer accompanied the march, a customary practice used to publicly announce legal action.
Officials said the administration remains fully alert and is taking all steps necessary to maintain law and order during and after the attachment process.
Police personnel from three police stations and one PAC company were deployed, according to officials present at the site.
The Sambhal violence had broken out in November 2024 during protests against a court-ordered survey of the Jama Masjid.
Tensions escalated when a second survey was scheduled, leading to stone-pelting, arson, and damage to vehicles and nearby property.
In response, the administration imposed prohibitory orders, suspended internet services, and shut schools for a day to prevent further escalation.
