Muslims form a majority in Sambhal, but following deadly clashes at a mosque, they say state authorities are now suffocating their community.
The clashes at the religious site have heightened tensions, with members alleging increased oppression or heavy-handed actions by the state in the aftermath.
Residents indicate a broader pattern of discrimination or scrutiny affecting the community beyond the immediate incident, though specific incidents or official responses are not detailed in this summary.
Authorities have not been named in this summary, and no individual identities are provided. The focus remains on the reported perception of state pressure following the mosque-related violence.