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Cong engineered Sambhal killings, SP tried to cover up their sins: Yogi
MEERUT Launching a blistering attack on political adversaries, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Congress of engineering massacres in UP's Sambhal in the post-Independence era and said the Samajwadi Party, 'as a loyal disciple of Congress,' tried to cover up their sins. The chief minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 222 development projects worth ₹ 659 crore in Sambhal's Bahjoi town. (File Photo) 'Those who sinned against Sambhal will face retribution. They hid the truth of the Sambhal massacres for vote-bank politics. We are not here for appeasement — we are here to preserve our heritage,' Adityanath said at a public rally after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 222 development projects worth ₹659 crore in the district's Bahjoi town. Adityanath described the town as a sacred symbol of Hindu faith, deeply embedded in Sanatan Dharma and ancient scriptures, asserting that those who tried to suppress this truth for political gains would face consequences for their 'sins'. He linked Sambhal to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, saying that the Skanda Purana and Vishnu Purana refer to it as the future birthplace of Lord Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu in kalyug. He warned those attempting to rewrite history or 'malign Sanatan Dharma,' saying that such malicious conspiracies would be 'firmly crushed.' Yogi added: 'Their own backgrounds are controversial, so they see our traditions as controversial. But our legacy is not up for debate.' Adityanath delved into the town's overlooked past, claiming that Sambhal was once home to 68 pilgrimage sites, 19 sacred wells and ancient parikrama routes that were deliberately destroyed by foreign invaders. 'They desecrated our shrines and erased the truth,' he said, pledging to restore all 68 sites and 19 wells. Drawing inspiration from Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar — known for reviving temples in Kashi and Somnath — the CM promised a cultural renaissance for Sambhal. 'True development is about preserving our roots while building the future,' he said. The chief minister cited the examples of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to emphasise that religious rejuvenation and development can go hand in hand. 'If the redevelopment of Kashi and Ayodhya is possible, why not Sambhal? Why can't we restore this holy land of Lord Kalki and Harihar? That is why the government has come to you,' Adityanath said. Taking a dig at past governments, Adityanath accused them of enabling lawlessness and mafia raj. 'Girls were unsafe, traders lived in fear. Today, the only ones insecure are rioters. Mahakal is now delivering justice,' he said. Tensions flared in Sambhal last year when a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site. Days later, during a second round of the survey, protesting locals clashed with security personnel, which led to the death of four people and injuries to dozens. He emphasised that under his government, 8.5 lakh youth have received jobs in eight years, including 60,200 recent police recruits. He contrasted this with previous regimes, saying: 'They nurtured one mafia per district. We promote 'One District, One Product.' The 222 projects inaugurated/launched span sectors such as education, roads, vocational training, clean drinking water, anganwadi centres and school infrastructure. The CM also laid the foundation stone for the new district magistrate office and integrated residential complexes, participating in Vedic rituals. Highlighting the government's commitment to inclusive growth, the CM distributed cheques, house keys and certificates to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes. He also launched the 'Sambhal Samvad' mobile app for better citizen engagement. In a symbolic gesture, the chief minister performed the traditional 'Annaprashan' ceremony for infants and planted saplings to promote environmental awareness. He inspected archaeological relics unearthed in Sambhal, further underlining the region's historical importance. Wrapping up his address, Adityanath praised the courage of Sambhal's people who, he said, never bowed to rioters. He invoked upcoming national and religious events — Raksha Bandhan, Kakori Memorial Day, Independence Day and Janmashtami — urging citizens to hoist the Tricolour and uphold national pride. 'The projects we launched today are just a glimpse,' he said. 'The double-engine government will ensure both the preservation of Sambhal's glorious past and the building of its bright future.'
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Indian pacer Mohd Shami receives death threat; ₹1 cr ransom demanded
MEERUT Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami allegedly received a death threat through email along with a demand for ₹ 1 crore, following which a case was registered at the cyber police station, Amroha police said. Mohd Shami, considered to be one of India's premier fast bowlers, is a native of Sahaspur Alinagar village in the Didauli Kotwali area of Amroha district. (File Photo) Superintendent of police Amit Kumar Anand said the matter came to light following a complaint filed by a local resident and cricketer's brother, Haseeb Ahmed. Shami, considered to be one of India's premier fast bowlers, is a native of Sahaspur Alinagar village in the Didauli Kotwali area of Amroha district. According to the complaint, an email was received from a sender identified as Rajput Sindhar threatening to kill Shami and a person named Prabhakara, along with a demand of ₹ 1 crore, Anand said. The FIR was lodged on Monday on the orders of the SP, which named Rajput Sindhar as the sender of the threat email. The FIR was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 308(4) (extortion), Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 sections 66d and 66e. Shami's brother said, 'Around 11pm on May 4, I accessed Shami's email as I had to check some important mails. Among them, I found a mail threatening to kill Shami. Sent from the ID of Rajput Sindhar, it also mentioned the name Prabhakar from Bengaluru, a mobile number and a reference to ₹ 1 crore. But we don't know the person.' Haseeb Ahmed appealed to the UP Police to take appropriate and immediate action regarding the threat. A printed copy of the email was submitted as evidence along with the complaint. The SP said: 'The case has been referred to the cyber cell and the crime branch. It is being thoroughly investigated and we are trying to identify the accused.'
