A controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal after police said posters carrying the words “I Love Mohammad” and a green flag were found inside a mosque that was demolished during an anti-encroachment drive.
The posters were reportedly recovered from the first floor of the Mustafa Qadri mosque in Kaserua village of the Nakhasa area, where the administration carried out a demolition operation on Saturday, claiming the structure stood on government cemetery land.
The mosque was demolished following a court order over alleged encroachment, but the recovery of the posters soon became the focus of the police investigation.
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Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said the posters and flag had been seized and authorities were investigating who had printed and displayed them inside the mosque.
“We have taken the posters and flags into custody. It is being investigated who placed them there and for what purpose. Action will be taken after verification,” the police officer said.
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