Sambhal police denied permission for the annual Neja Mela, citing historical concerns. Organizers plan to challenge the ...

The ‘Neja Mela,’ which is held annually in memory of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, traditionally begins with the installation of a 30-foot pole bearing a green flag. However, authorities have now prohibited ...

"Hindu-Muslim relations have changed." How have the Hindutva efforts in Sambhal impacted the city and its people? Months later, ongoing arrests and fear of retribution has deeply impacted families.

Sambhal shot to front-page headlines after riots broke out there last November following a survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid ...

Amid controversy, a committee was established to investigate allegations that MP Zia-Ur-Rahman Barq's house was unlawfully built in a regulated zone in Sambhal. With ongoing tensions from previous ...

The Neja (javelin) Mela, a traditional event in Sambhal, is celebrated a week after Holi in honour of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi.

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It is 3 am and the only figure visible in Sambhal city’s dark-lit bylanes is a lonesome man, walking down lazily with a kaftan loosely draped around his neck and a green ‘saafa’ covering his head.

The Neja Mela, a traditional event in Sambhal, faces a ban from local authorities, citing its association with the controversial historical figure Syed Salar Masud Ghazi. Officials raised concerns ...

Additional SP Shirish Chandra seen in video saying fair is held in memory of Masud Ghazi, nephew of Mahmud Ghazni. Organisers ...

Nishad Party National President and Uttar Pradesh Minister Dr Sanjay Nishad has stated that those who glorify Aurangzeb are ...

Security in the city has been tightened after the police administration refused to allow Neja Mela on the memory of Sayyed Salar Masood Ghazi , the army commander of Mohammad Ghaznavi.