Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against Sambhal Violence Suspect
Interpol has issued an international alert for Shariq Sata.
Uttar Pradesh Police say he helped plan violence in Sambhal.
The violence happened on November 24, 2024, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque.
The survey followed claims that a Harihar temple once stood at the site.
Four people died and dozens were injured.
Police say Sata left India years ago and went to Dubai with a forged passport.
They say he is also wanted in 55 to 60 other criminal cases.
Police searched for him but could not find him, so notices were placed at his home.
Authorities now want him located, arrested and brought back to India for legal proceedings.
Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice for fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, whom Uttar Pradesh Police identify as the alleged mastermind of the Sambhal violence.
The clashes occurred on November 24, 2024, during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid after claims that a Harihar temple once stood there.
Four people were killed and dozens were injured when protesting locals clashed with security forces.
Police said Sata fled to Dubai years ago using a forged passport and could not be traced despite raids and a lookout circular.
Authorities said Sata is wanted in 55 to 60 other cases and will be pursued for arrest and extradition; police also alleged that associates procured and distributed weapons used in the violence.
- Who
- Fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, whom Uttar Pradesh Police identify as the alleged prime conspirator; the Uttar Pradesh Police, Central Bureau of Investigation and Interpol are pursuing the case.
- What
- Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice seeking Sata’s location and provisional arrest.
- When
- The violence occurred on November 24, 2024; the notice was reported on Friday.
- Where
- The clashes occurred in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh; police said Sata fled to Dubai.
- Why
- Authorities seek Sata’s arrest and extradition so he can face proceedings over the Sambhal violence and 55 to 60 other criminal cases.
- Suspect
- Shariq Sata
- International alert
- Interpol Red Corner Notice
- Incident date
- November 24, 2024
- Incident location
- Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
- Reported casualties
- Four people were killed and dozens were injured
- Other cases
- Police said Sata is wanted in approximately 55 to 60 cases across Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region
- Police allegation
- Investigators identified Sata as a prime conspirator and alleged that associates linked to him procured and distributed weapons used during the violence
- Reported escape route
- Police said Sata fled to Dubai using a forged passport
Sources
Interpol Red Corner Notice Issued Against Sambhal Violence 'Mastermind' Shariq Sata
Interpol Issues Red Corner Notice Against UP's Sambhal Violence Mastermind
Interpol issues Red Corner notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata in Sambhal violence case
