New Delhi. SP MP Zia ur Rehman Burke was questioned today in the violence case in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh last year. MP Burke reached Sambhal Kotwali at around 11 am where questions were answered for about 2.5 hours. According to media reports, Burke was questioned in relation to a WhatsApp group. The DP of this group has a photo of Burke and a large amount of people were asked to gather in the Jama Masjid in the group on the day of violence. Burke was asked where you were on 24 November and what happened to Sadar Zafar Ali of Shahi Jama Masjid. Many similar questions were asked by Burke.
VIDEO | Sambhal: here’s what samajwadi party mp zia ur rehman said after his questioning by the sit:
“As per the directions of the hon’ble high court, I appeared today to cooperate. I have received a notice under section bns 35/3, and I’ve come today Purely to Extend My… pic.twitter.com/jfbqyosvh8
– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) April 8, 2025
After interrogation by the SIT, MP Zia ur Rehman said that according to the directions of the High Court, I have appeared today to cooperate. I received a notice under Section BNS 35/3 and I have come only to give my support. The investigation is still pending. I have answered all the questions asked to me. At the same time, Kuldeep Singh, CO of Nakhasa police station involved in the SIT, said, the statements of SP MP Burke have been recorded. In view of the ongoing investigation by the SIT, he was called and questioned in connection with the case. Since the investigation is still going on, if another issue arises which requires clarification, they can be called again. However, he refused to explain what questions were asked to the SP MP. Let us tell you that the Sambhal police has registered an FIR against him, making SP MP Burke an accused in the violence case. Burke is accused of abetting the mob for violence.
VIDEO | Here’s what nakhasa police station co sit kuldeep singh on Sp mp zia ur rehman barq appearing before uttar pradesh sit for his alleged involved in the vioolence in the vioolence that brooke out at Sambhal ‘ Masjid during a court-ordered survey on November 24 last year.… pic.twitter.com/EET3BLLQAC
– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) April 8, 2025
