US EditionHigh Security Alert in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly Division; Drones Deployed
Authorities arrested 81 suspects and deployed police, Provincial Armed Constabulary, Rapid Action Force, and drones to manage unrest after a cancelled protest sparked clashes in Bareilly division.
- On Thursday security was beefed up across four districts of Bareilly division with police, Provincial Armed Constabulary and Rapid Action Force on streets and drones deployed for aerial surveillance.
- The unrest began after a cancelled protest on September 26 when nearly 2,000 people gathered outside a mosque in the Kotwali area, escalating into stone-pelting and clashes with police.
- Police have detained dozens in the ongoing crackdown, arresting 81 people since September 26, including Shamsad, district chief of Ittehad-e-Millat Council , while two injured in an alleged encounter remain hospitalized.
- Markets and shops stood empty near Noumahla Masjid and Ala Hazrat Dargah, Islamia Market traders reported collapsed business, and Vinay Aggarwal noted a 30% drop; internet services were suspended then restored, officials confirmed.
- Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S Chaudhary warned officials to be vigilant, ordering increased vigilance at Ramlila grounds, Durga Puja fairs and Raavan Dahan programmes and alerting intelligence teams to prevent spillover.
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‘I Love Muhammad’ row: High alert in UP’s Bareilly; drones deployed, internet services suspended for 48 hours - The Tribune
The measure was implemented to maintain peace and public order amid concerns that social media and messaging platforms could be misused to spread rumours and incite communal tension.
Police have released new images of the violence in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. They say mosques were used to plot the riots. Thousands of people gathered at various locations in Bareilly. Police were already on alert and were constantly monitoring the situation.
'I Love Muhammad' row: High alert in Bareilly division, drones deployed in view of Dussehra
Security arrangements were intensified across four districts of Bareilly division on Thursday with police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed on the streets and drone surveillance carried out. The move comes in view of the Dussehra festivities, officials said. Divisional Commissioner Bhupendra S Chaudhary has declared a high alert for Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun districts. Police …
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