Stone pelters' posters to be displayed, accused to pay damages in wake of Sambhal violence

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said that it will make those involved in the violence in Sambhal pay damages for the public property vandalised in Sunday's violence and put up posters of "stone pelters" at public places even as Opposition MPs demanded a discussion in Parliament on the issue.

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Moradabad divisional commissioner AK Singh said police have so far retrieved photographs and video footage from CCTVs showing 75 people suspected to be involved in the stone pelting and vandalisation of public property. "The perpetrators of violence will be forced to pay for the damage to the public property," Singh said.

The recovery will begin as soon as the suspects are identified, he said. Singh added that the police have identified three juveniles who were involved in the violence and are counselling them.

An Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said that a reward will be announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. "The Uttar Pradesh government is adopting a firm stance against the individuals involved in the Sambhal violence. Posters of the stone pelters and miscreants will be displayed publicly, and recovery of damages will be sought. A reward may also be announced for information leading to their arrest," an official spokesperson said.