Sambhal, a district in Uttar Pradesh, has remained in the spotlight due to tight security measures for Holi and Friday ...

At least 10 mosques were covered by large tarpaulin sheets to avoid Holi colours. Communal clashes had broken out in November ...

The administration in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal is covering 10 mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid, with plastic and ...

District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said tight security arrangements were made in view of Holi and the second Friday prayers ...

As India celebrated Holi today, all eyes were on Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, which witnessed tense communal clashes last year.

Earlier, Sambhal MP Zia ur Rehman Barq appealed to residents of all communities to prioritize peace during Holi and Juma ...

Security has been beefed up in various parts of the country on Friday as the nation gears to celebrate the festival of Holi ...

Holi was celebrated with joy across India, including in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where it coincided with Friday prayers during ...

In Sambhal, UP, mosques are being covered, security tightened — because Holi and Juma namaz fall on the same day. But history ...

More than 250 CCTV cameras and drones are utilized to monitor activities closely to observe events throughout the town.

Friday prayers concluded peacefully in Sambhal's Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid amid tight security, an official said.

Other than police, paramilitary forces also conducted a flag march in Sambhal, whereas the administration is using drones for ...