SIT Serves Notice to MP Ziaur Rehman Barq in Sambhal Violence Probe

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Sambhal violence has issued a notice to Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rehman Barq, requesting his cooperation on April 8. The notice comes after a previous unsuccessful attempt to deliver it in Sambhal. Barq denies allegations and pledges cooperation.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sambhal violence case has issued a notice to Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rehman Barq. The notice was delivered at Barq's Delhi residence after earlier attempts to serve it in Sambhal were unsuccessful, officials said.

Barq confirmed receipt of the notice and stated that he would join the probe on April 8. He described allegations against him as 'baseless,' stressing his commitment to complying with the investigation, acknowledging his responsibilities as an MP and citizen.

The notice follows the arrest of Zafar Ali, linked to violence during a protest against a mosque survey. Superintendent Krishan Kumar Bishnoi emphasized the necessity of Barq's statement, given his status as an accused in the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)