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Police outpost built from stones used in Sambhal violence inaugurated

Sambhal (UP), Dec 12 (UNI) A new police outpost named Deepa Sarai was inaugurated in Sambhal, built symbolically using the bricks and stones that rioters had thrown at police personnel during the November 24, 2024, violence.
The outpost was formally opened on Friday with a traditional havan. Circle Officer Kuldeep Kumar acted as the 'yajman', while two priests conducted the ritual. The building was decorated with balloons.
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