{
  "id": 2491804,
  "title": "Sambhal violence: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against mastermind Shariq Satha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/sambhal-violence-interpol-issues-red-corner-notice-against-mastermind",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T03:47:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sambhal-violence-interpol-issues-red-corner-notice-against-mastermind-shariq-satha/articleshow/133416669.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Satha, who authorities believe orchestrated the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, in November 2024, according to a senior police officer. The Red Corner Notice is an international request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and potentially arrest the wanted individual. Satha was previously declared a fugitive offender, and efforts will now focus on apprehending and extraditing him from whichever country he currently resides in, ensuring he faces legal consequences for the 2024 incident and his 55 to 60 other criminal cases. Satha fled to Dubai using a fraudulent passport, and his relatives often visit there. Police closely monitored him and submitted a dossier to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which then collaborated with Interpol to issue the Red Corner Notice. Satha was linked to various organized criminal activities, including vehicle thefts, across the National Capital Region and Uttar Pradesh while operating from abroad. Tensions erupted in Sambhal on November 24, 2024, during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, where local protesters clashed with security forces. The survey was prompted by claims of a historical temple once standing at the site. Four individuals died and dozens were injured in the ensuing violence. Satha was identified as the primary conspirator, and despite numerous police raids, he remained at large. A notice under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was posted at his residence. Interpol's issuance of the Red Corner Notice aims to locate and arrest Satha, ensuring he faces justice for his alleged crimes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Interpol issues Red Corner Notice for Satha, mastermind behind Sambhal violence.",
    "Satha fled to Dubai using fraudulent passport, linked to multiple criminal activities.",
    "Four killed, dozens injured in November 2024 Sambhal clashes over mosque survey."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Interpol Red Corner Notice against Shariq Satha marks a significant escalation in efforts to bring him to justice, enabling global law enforcement to actively pursue his arrest and extradition.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India News 22 August Live Updates: Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against alleged mastermind in Sambhal violence case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/india-news-22-august-live-updates-interpol-issues-red-corner-notice",
        "published": "2026-08-22T05:01:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}