The judicial inquiry commission formed on November 29, 2024, to investigate the Sambhal riots submitted its 271-day report to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Led by retired Justice Devendra Arora with retired IPS AK Jain and IAS Amit Prasad as members, the commission recorded statements from over 100 individuals, including officials and residents. The report covers the events from the November 19 mosque survey order to the November 24 riots, describing the violence as premeditated with crowd mobilization and noting both administrative lapses and police actions. It details communal tensions in Sambhal since independence, citing 15 major riots between 1947 and 2024, which led to a decline in the Hindu population from 45% to 15%. The report also highlights attacks on religious sites, demographic changes due to violence, and the presence of terrorist groups and illegal arms trade. Following the report, CM Yogi directed action against negligent officials. The report will be studied and presented in the state assembly after cabinet approval. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 12:08 IST; source: link)