Fresh footage of the Sambhal violence, which resulted in four deaths and several injuries, was released by the Uttar Pradesh police. The violence erupted when ASI officials arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to investigate claims from the Hindu side about a temple existing at the mosque site. On November 25, the Sambhal SP briefed the media about the incident. He stated that Sub-Inspector Deepak Rathi, who was injured, had filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal were named as the main suspects for allegedly instigating the mob. Barq had previously been warned for making provocative speeches. The violence also left 15 police officers injured, and 25 people have been arrested. The police assured that all accused would be arrested and legal action would be taken.