Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been a hotspot of violence since a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque on November 19 led to protests and clashes

A Congress delegation led by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit the violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, with police and administration geared up to stop them before reaching the district.

Sambhal authorities have requested neighbouring districts stop Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders at borders and closely monitor their journey to Sambhal.

Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will set out for the Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh shortly to take stock of the situation in the area in the aftermath of violence over the survey of a m

Uttar Pradesh police increased security in several districts as Rahul Gandhi and Congress MPs plan to visit Sambhal. Prohibitory orders are extended t

With prohibitory orders, including a ban on the entry of outsiders, in place in Sambhal, the police and administration are geared up to stop the Rahul-led Congress delegation before reaching the district.

The Sambhal DM has written a letter to neighbouring district magistrates and requested them to stop the LoP from entering the violence-riven district

Security has been tightened following reports of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Sambhal on Wednesday.

The Moradabad divisional commissioner said senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit could lead to a "provocation" in an otherwise "normal situation"

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have restricted entry to violence-hit Sambhal until 10 December, urging Rahul Gandhi to reconsider his visit. Officials aim to prevent further tensions following recent clashes that left five dead and multiple injuries during an ASI survey at a mosque.