UP Govt starts process to assess damages in Sambhal violence

During the unrest, both government and private vehicles were damaged, with some set on fire. Besides, stones were thrown at buildings and the police. Barricades and other items used for crowd control were also damaged.

To assess the extent of the damage, detailed reports have been requisitioned from the Transport, police, and other departments concerned.
Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said that the damage assessment process is underway. Once the assessment is over, notices will be issued to those responsible for the damages, asking them to pay for the cost of repair, another official said.

In August this year, the state government passed the Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to Public and Private Property Act, 2020.

In connection with the November 24 violence, the police have registered 12 FIRs, including seven on the complaints by their own personnel. The four FIRs are related to the deaths during the violence.

A total of 29 persons have been arrested and sent to jail in connection with the violence so far. The police have also released posters featuring the photographs of around 250 suspects for identification. These images were obtained from footage of CCTV cameras installed near the spot, as well as from videos and photographs captured by those in the area.

The process of identifying the suspects is on, a senior police official said, adding that raids are being conducted to arrest the absconding accused.

Three four-wheelers and five two-wheelers were damaged or set on fire during the violence, it is learnt.