I Love Muhammad row: Tauqeer Raza Khans aide Afzal Beg surrenders
Bareilly (UP): Afzal Beg, the personal secretary of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, and a wanted accused in the September 26 violence case, surrendered before a court here, police said on Thursday. Carrying a reward of Rs 15,000, Beg appeared in the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on Wednesday and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bareilly violence: Maulana Tauqeer Razas personal secretary surrenders before court, sent to jail
LUCKNOW: The personal secretary of Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza surrendered before a Bareilly court, police said on Thursday. Afzal Beg was a wanted accused in the September 26 violence case and had been carrying a reward of Rs 15,000 on his arrest. Beg appeared in the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on Wednesday and surrendered, officials said. He was accompanied by his lawyer and a few associates. The court sent him to jail, said police sources. Maulana Tauqeer Raza is in Fatehpur jail after he was arrested on charges of inciting violence in the name of the I love Muhammad protest in Bareilly on September 26. A resident of Viharipur, Civil Lines, Afzal Beg had earlier served as an IMC office-bearer. Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya said the reward was announced for the arrest of Afzal Beg when he could not be traced, and Kila police station in-charge Subhash Singh was instructed to ensure his arrest. Subhash Singh said police had received prior information about Begs surrender, and a team was deployed outside the court, but he managed to surrender quietly inside with the help of his lawyer. The IMC chief's aide is also wanted in another rioting case registered at the Baradari police station, and police there are likely to seek his custody for interrogation, Singh added. Bareilly violence: UP police announce cash reward for information about 7 IMC leaders Police would soon move the court to obtain non-bailable warrants against the other absconding accused, said SSP Arya. If they fail to appear, the reward amounts may be increased, and property attachment proceedings could be initiated with the court's approval, he said. Violence erupted in Bareilly on September 26 after a dispute over posters with the message I Love Muhammad. Clashes broke out between police and a large crowd that had gathered outside a mosque after Friday prayers, allegedly after a call given by Tauqeer Raza after police denied permission for a demonstration. The protesters allegedly pelted stones, and police resorted to a lathi charge to control the situation, according to officials. Police said some leaders of the IMC had allegedly conspired to incite the riots under the guise of protests. So far, police have arrested the IMC chief, national general secretary and spokesperson Nafees, former district president Nadeem Khan, social media in-charge Farhat Khan, city president Anees Saklani, founding member Moin Siddiqui, former district president Munir Idrishi, and district president Shamsad, among others, in connection with the case.
Bareilly violence: Tauqeer Raza Khan's aide Afzal Beg surrenders in court
Afzal Beg, a pivotal player in the September 26 unrest, has finally surrendered to the court, ending a tense manhunt. Previously marked as a fugitive with a substantial reward for his capture, Beg, who has ties to Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, is entangled in yet another case involving riots.
Over 4K booked, 285 held for I Love Muhammad protests across India: Report
In India, 4505 Muslims were booked and 285 arrested till October 7 in connection with the nationwide I Love Muhammad protests, according to a fact-finding report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), as released on Friday, October 10. Of the 285, 89 Muslims have been arrested by the Bareilly police, Uttar Pradesh. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Notice pasted at Tauqeer Razas Bareilly home to recover loan he took three decades back
Tauqeer Raza, involved in Bareilly violence, faces property seizure for defaulting on a 5,055 loan now at 28,346
'4,505 Muslims Booked, 265 Arrested Pan-India, 89 Held in Bareilly': APCR Report
The fear of bulldozer was used to seal and shut the market in Bareilly, no notice was given, APCR's team stated.
Bareilly encounter: Wanted dacoit 'Shaitaan' shot dead by UP police; accomplice escapes
Rakesh Kishore, a septuagenarian lawyer who is unknown in legal circle and invisible in society
He praises the Yogi governments bulldozer action against Muslims in Bareilly, calling it the only way to deliver justice in present times
Azam Khan is the pillar of our party: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
LUCKNOW: Azam Khan is a very senior leader and his strong influence had always been with the Samajwadi Party, said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav while visiting the SP stalwart at his residence in Rampur on Wednesday. The two leaders held a closed-door meeting for two hours, without Azams wife or son present at home. After stepping out from the meeting, Akhilesh said, The BJP is trying to set a world record by filing multiple cases against the Azam family. This is a big battle, and we will fight it together, said Akhilesh while interacting with media persons after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur. I couldnt meet Azam Khan when he was released from jail, so I have come to meet him now. We will continue to meet and move forward. Even in the Supreme Court, there was an attempt to throw a shoe at the judge. Just see, wherever PDA members are sitting, they are being harassed, said Akhilesh. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Khan was released from Sitapur jail on September 22, nearly 23 months after his conviction. Akhilesh added, I have come today to the residence of Azam Khan Ji to meet him and also to enquire about his health and well-being. He is the root of our party, and with such deep roots, their shade has always been with us. Akhilesh claimed that the cases against Azam Khan would be withdrawn after the formation of the SP government, signalling his continued support and respect for the senior leader. During his address and media interactions, Yadav emphasised Azam Khan's long-standing contributions to the party and expressed confidence in his significance within the organisation. However, when asked about Muhiubullah Nadvi, Akhilesh Yadav chose not to comment, maintaining silence on that particular issue. The SP chief said: In 2027, our government is going to be formed, and the voice of PDA will be strengthened. Later, sharing a photo of his meeting with Azam Khan, Akhilesh posted on X: How can one describe the tale of that meeting, where only emotions spoke in silence? pic.twitter.com/uHFxDoKDTw Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 8, 2025 The Samajwadi Party currently has 37 MPs and 107 MLAs, including 34 Muslim MLAs and four Muslim MPs. Earlier, Azam personally received Akhilesh, and both leaders went to Azam Khans residence in the same car. Akhilesh left Lucknow by private plane at 11:30 am on Wednesday for Rampur, first landing at Bareilly Airport and then taking a helicopter to land at Jauhar University in Rampur at 12:45 pm. Due to Azams insistence, Akhilesh left Rampur MP Mohibullah Nadvi in Bareilly. Azam had stated on Tuesday that he would meet only Akhilesh, not anyone else. I am not familiar with the Rampur MP, and we have never met, the SP leader had said. Azam Khan had been released from jail on September 23. At that time, Akhilesh did not go to receive him. Azam had remarked, We are not big leaders. If we were, a big leader would have come to receive us.
UP: Three more die of fever in Pilibhit village, officials order probe
Pilibhit (UP):Three more villagers have died due to a viral fever outbreak in a village here, taking the total toll to seven, officials said on Tuesday. A fever outbreak has been ongoing in the Rasiya Khanpur village of the Bisalpur area for the past 15 days, and a large number of residents have fallen seriously ill. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the district, Dr Alok Kumar Sharma, said a field inspection is being conducted following reports of the three deaths in the village. Health camps have been set up, and samples from residents are being collected. The exact cause of the deaths will be determined after investigation, he said. Following the rising fatalities, health department teams are camping in the village and monitoring the situation closely. On receiving information about the three deaths, Bisalpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nagendra Pandey and Chief of the Community Health Centre, Lekhraj, visited the village along with a medical team and met the families of the deceased. The SDM directed the CHC authorities to carry out investigations. A total of seven people have died due to the fever outbreak in the village. Among the recent deaths, 20-year-old Sakina, daughter of Allu Khan, had been ill for five days and died on the way to Bareilly on Tuesday. Rizwan's 60-year-old mother, Pooti Begum, succumbed at home after four days of high fever. Rehan Hussain (22) had been suffering from a high fever for five days and died on Tuesday afternoon after being admitted to a private hospital in Bareilly. Earlier, four villagers had died, including Sunita, Ishratulla Chishti, Tasrum, and a newborn.
AAP team stopped from visiting Bareilly
Bareilly violence: UP police announce cash reward for information about 7 IMC leaders
LUCKNOW: UP Police have announced a cash reward of Rs 15,000 each for information aiding to the arrest of seven associates of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza. They have been absconding in connection with the violence that erupted in Bareilly last month over I Love Muhammad posters. As per Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya, seven persons were named in the FIRs registered after the violence the broke out on September 26. Those who figure on the wanted list include IMC youth district president Sajid Saklani, city youth president Altamas Raja, Afzal Beg, Nayab alias Nimma, Bablu Khan, Nadeem, and Adnan Saklani. According to police, Sajid and Altamas are wanted in cases registered at Baradari police station while Afzal Beg is wanted in cases at Kila and Baradari police stations. Nayab alias Nimma and Bablu Khan are listed as history-sheeters at the Baradari police station, while Nadeem also faces charges of gang rape, police sources said. The police authorities added that Adnan Saklani allegedly instigated young men to join the violence. According to SSP Arya, special teams were formed to track down the accused, who are currently on the run. No person involved in the violence will be spared. Arrests will be made soon, he added. The controversy erupted on September 9 when Kanpur police booked 24 people for allegedly installing boards with I Love Muhammad written on them during a religious procession on September 4. In Bareilly, tensions broke out on September 26, when locals and police clashed in the heart of the city post-Friday prayers after the cancellation of a proposed protest over the I Love Muhammad posters. During protests, the mob started pelting stones over cops for being stopped at Khaleel Trisection. Consequently, police resorted to lathi charge to control the situation. Several people were injured in the clashes. Police investigations later revealed that a few leaders of the IMC had allegedly conspired to incite the riots under the guise of protests. So far, over 80 people, including IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, national general secretary and spokesperson Nafees, former district president Nadeem Khan, social media in-charge Farhat Khan, city president Anees Saklani, founding member Moin Siddiqui, former district president Munir Idrishi, and district president Shamsad, have been arrested in connection with the unrest and violence. Ten FIRs were lodged across Kotwali, Cantt, Baradari, Premnagar and Kila police stations in connection with the incident, naming 125 people and around 3,000 unidentified persons, officials said.
Old Unrelated Clip From Bareilly Viral as Muslims Fleeing After Recent Violence
This viral video dates back to 21 August; however, the protests broke out in Barielly on 26 September.
BAREILLY: Five associates of controversial cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza have been issued recovery notices of over Rs 1.25 crore for alleged power theft at e-charging stations, officials said on Monday. Last week, a joint team conducted raids in the Baan Khana area and uncovered five e-charging centres operating on stolen electricity. An FIR was lodged, and recovery notices of over Rs 1.25 crore was issued against the five accused. Officials said this was not the first such incident in the area and a similar raid about a year ago had also exposed four illegal charging units of the same persons. Following fresh investigations, recovery certificates (RCs) amounting to over Rs 1.25 crore have now been issued against five accused. The district administration has directed strict recovery proceedings. Chief Engineer (Zone I) Gyan Prakash said recovery certificates are being issued against defaulters who have failed to pay penalties for power theft. In the first phase, RCs have been issued against those owing fines above Rs 10 lakh. The list includes five individuals from Baan Khana, he said. According to the department, Wasim Khan owes Rs 15.39 lakh, Monish Khan Rs 22.29 lakh, Barkaan Raza Khan Rs 37.32 lakh, Aman Raza Khan Rs 26.92 lakh, and Ghulam Navi Rs 26.57 lakh. All are said to be close to Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Tauqueer Raza Khan. Officials said that in January 2024, a raid near Raza Chowk drain in Baan Khana had also led to the seizure of illegal e-charging centres operated with stolen electricity. The same five individuals were booked and fined at that time as well. Terming the recent case serious, Prakash said a three-member committee has been formed to probe the possible involvement of power department staff. Action will be taken against any official found complicit, he added. Bareilly Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Santosh Kumar Singh said, Strict recovery will be ensured as soon as copies of the RCs are received. Another aide of the controversial cleric was arrested on Sunday in connection with the September 6 violence here as authorities intensified their action against the accused, including demolition of their illegal properties. Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) on Sunday completed the demolition of the banquet hall owned by Nafees, another arrested aide of Raza Khan. The two-day operation, carried out amid tight security, left no trace of 'Raza Palace', which officials said had been illegally constructed on Waqf land. The clashes had erupted here after protesters opposing FIRs over I Love Muhammad posters clashed with police following Friday prayers, leaving several injured. The police have so far registered 10 FIRs and arrested over 70 people, including Maulana Tauqeer Raza, his aides and several of his relatives.
Different laws being followed in the country for Hindus and Muslims: Congress
Saharanpur: Congress MP from Saharanpur, Imran Masood, on Sunday alleged that the government was following two types of laws for Hindus and Muslims, as he called into question police action against the desecrators of a mausoleum in Fatehpur and arrests of Muslims in Bareilly. Masood, while talking to PTI, accused the police of implicating innocent Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bareilly violence: Another aide of cleric Tauqeer Raza arrested
Bareilly: Another aide of controversial cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan was arrested on Sunday in connection with the September 6 violence here as authorities intensified their action against the accused, including demolition of their illegal properties. Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) on Sunday completed the demolition of the banquet hall owned by Nafees, another arrested aide of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bareilly violence: SP delegation barred from visiting city, banquet hall owned by accused razed
LUCKNOW/BAREILLY Oct 4: Authorities in Bareilly today razed the banquet hall owned by a man arrested in connection with the recent violence in the city, while police stopped a delegation of Samajwadi Party leaders from visiting the city. The Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) said the portion of Raza Palace that was demolished was built in violation of norms. The banquet hall was owned by Dr Nafees, who is also considered to be a close aide of cleric Tauzeer Raza Khan, [] The post Bareilly violence: SP delegation barred from visiting city, banquet hall owned by accused razed appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LoP-led SP delegation headed to Bareilly put under house arrest
A Samajwadi Party delegation, including MPs, was repeatedly stopped from reaching Bareilly to meet families affected by recent communal clashes. This occurred as authorities demolished a marriage hall linked to an aide of an arrested leader, citing violations.
Bareilly peaceful, oppn trying to destabilize situation
Bareilly authorities demolish illegal banquet hall owned by man accused in September 26 violence
Nafees and his son were arrested on charges of facilitating the assembly of a crowd at Islamia ground on the day of the clashes
Bareilly bulldozer drive: Authorities remove illegal encroachments, police maintain security
Referring to protests in the city last week, LoP Mata Prasad Pandey claimed that the Muslim community only wanted to give a letter to the authorities, but police resorted to excessive force against them
Bareilly authorities bulldozed Dr. Nafees's property following his arrest for 'I Love Muhammad' protests and stone-pelting outside Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan's house. Nafees, an associate of chief conspirator Raza, was among 81 arrested in connection with the unrest. Additionally, mobile internet was suspended, and an anti-encroachment drive was conducted across the city.
J.P.S. Rathore said opposition parties thought if Bareilly was engulfed in flames, they would make political gains, but the Uttar Pradesh administrations strict action thwarted their plans
'Why Stop Us If All Normal?' Samajwadi MP As UP Cops Block Bareilly Visit
Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq on Saturday questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's move to prevent a party delegation from visiting Bareilly amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the 'I Love Muhammad' slogan.
The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday stopped a Samajwadi Party delegation heading for Bareilly, where the crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign led to violence and the arrest of several Muslims, including renowned scholar Maulana Tauqeer Raza. The 14-member delegation led by the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, was directed by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to visit Bareilly, which remained tense as the administration's crackdown on protesters continued. Pandey slammed the police action as undemocratic and a violation of the Constitution. A letter was initially issued asking me to stay in the house, but was later corrected. As soon as the government received information about our visit, a large police force was deployed at our private residence in Lucknow to stop us from going to Bareilly. This is completely unfortunate and undemocratic. It violates the rights granted by the Constitution, he said in a post on X. , pic.twitter.com/1LJk8gFq8R Mata Prasad Pandey (@pmataprasadsp) October 4, 2025 Meanwhile, SP MP Ziaur Rahmanwas reportedly placed under house arrest to prevent him from visiting Bareilly. Visuals from outside his residence in Sambhal showed a significant police presence. VIDEO | Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman reportedly under house arrest. Visuals from outside his residence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. A delegation of 14 Samajwadi Party MPs and MLAs is scheduled to visit Bareilly, under the leadership of LoP Mata Prasad Pandey. (Full video pic.twitter.com/Vulz9EdRmY Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 4, 2025 BJP called the move by SP to visit the violence-hit Bareilly a childish step. Sending a delegation to Bareilly by SP chief ShriAkhilesh Yadavis a childish step. The SP is known for its dirty politics of Muslim appeasement. The SPs downfall and wipeout in the 2027 assembly elections are certain. A riot-free UP, good governance, and law and order are our identity and achievement. This is exactly what the SP supporters cannot stomach, UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said in a post on X. At least 34 Muslims, including people close to Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza, have been arrested as part of UP police's crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign in Bareilly. The crackdown intensified on Friday, after police violently dispersed a group of protesters who had gathered to submit a memorandum addressed to the President against the arrest of several Muslims for putting up banners with 'I Love Muhammad' slogans in Kanpur. Locals alleged that the police resorted to lathi-charging and even fired shots at the protesters, resulting in several injuries. However, the FIR regarding the violence claimed a planned conspiracy behind the violence on Friday. Police claimed IMC members had decided on an indefinite protest rather than merely submitting a memorandum. Five FIRs were filed in Kotwali, two in Baradari, and one each in Qila, Cantt, and Prem Nagar police stations, naming 125 people and 3,000 unidentified individuals as accused. The administration also targeted the properties of those connected to the religious leader, who has been named the main accused in the case. The Bareilly Development Authority sealed Hotel Skylark, owned by Faham, who allegedly sheltered the cleric. Faham Lawn and Flora Garden, owned by Mohammad Arif, who reportedly provided shelter to another accused, was also sealed. Jalsa Green Marriage Hall, also linked to Arif, was sealed by the authorities.
The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday stopped a Samajwadi Party delegation led by the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, as they were leaving for Bareilly, where the crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign led to violence and the arrest of several Muslims, including renowned scholar Maulana Tauqeer Raza. Pandey slammed the police action as undemocratic and a violation of the Constitution. A letter was initially issued asking me to stay in the house, but was later corrected. As soon as the government received information about our visit, a large police force was deployed at our private residence in Lucknow to stop us from going to Bareilly. This is completely unfortunate and undemocratic. It violates the rights granted by the Constitution, he said in a post on X. , pic.twitter.com/1LJk8gFq8R Mata Prasad Pandey (@pmataprasadsp) October 4, 2025 SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had directed the 14-member delegation led by Pandey to visit Bareilly, which remained tense as the administration's crackdown on protesters continued. According to PTI, SP MP Ziaur Rahmanwas also placed under house arrest to prevent him from visiting Bareilly. Visuals from outside his residence in Sambhal showed significant police presence. VIDEO | Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman reportedly under house arrest. Visuals from outside his residence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. A delegation of 14 Samajwadi Party MPs and MLAs is scheduled to visit Bareilly, under the leadership of LoP Mata Prasad Pandey. (Full video pic.twitter.com/Vulz9EdRmY Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 4, 2025 Meanwhile the BJP called the move by SP to visit the violence hit Bareilly a childish step. Sending a delegation to Bareilly by SP chief ShriAkhilesh Yadavis a childish step. The SP is known for its dirty politics of Muslim appeasement. The SPs downfall and wipeout in the 2027 assembly elections are certain. A riot-free UP, good governance, and law and order are our identity and achievement. This is exactly what the SP supporters cannot stomach, UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said in a post on X. At least 34 Muslims, including people close to Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza, have been arrested as part of UP police's crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign in Bareilly. The crackdown intensified on Friday, after police violently dispersed a group of protesters who had gathered to submit a memorandum addressed to the President against the arrest of several Muslims for putting up banners with 'I Love Muhammad' slogans in Kanpur. Locals alleged that the police resorted to lathi-charging and even fired shots at the protesters, resulting in several injuries. However, the FIR regarding the violence claimed a planned conspiracy behind the violence on Friday. Police claimed IMC members had decided on an indefinite protest rather than merely submitting a memorandum. Five FIRs were filed in Kotwali, two in Baradari, and one each in Qila, Cantt, and Prem Nagar police stations, naming 125 people and 3,000 unidentified individuals as accused. The administration also targeted the properties of those connected to the religious leader, whio has been named the main accused in the case. The Bareilly Development Authority sealed Hotel Skylark, owned by Faham, who allegedly sheltered the cleric. Faham Lawn and Flora Garden, owned by Mohammad Arif, who reportedly provided shelter to another accused, was also sealed. Jalsa Green Marriage Hall, also linked to Arif, was sealed by the authorities.
UP Police halts SP delegation heading to Bareilly; Iqra Hasan alleges undeclared emergency
`I Love Mohammed` row: Police deployed outside LoP Mata Prasad Pandeys house
Amid the ongoing I Love Mohammed row, police have been deployed outside SP leader and Uttar Pradesh LoP Mata Prasad Pandeys residence on Saturday. The move came after he planned to lead a delegation to Bareilly, where tensions remain high
Bareilly: 10 FIRs, 80 Arrests, 38 Shops Sealed; Family Says, 'My Son's Innocent'
My son has done nothing. Around 5 PM, he went out after delivering flour at home but the police arrested him.
Digvijay Singh accuses RSS of inciting communal violence
LUCKNOW: Launching a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), former Madhya Pradesh CM, and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday accused the organization of inciting communal violence and questioned its financial transparency. Speaking at Datia in Jhansi after visiting the Pitambara Peeth, the senior Congress leader said the RSS claimed the Muslim population was increasing, but in reality, the Muslim population had declined more than the Hindu population. If the government wants, riots can be prevented. Riots depend on the intent of the government and officials. Authorities should act timely to stop such incidents, said Singh. Regarding the Bareilly violence, he added that people like Maulana Tauqeer Raza also existed among Hindus. Some individuals provoke communities through incendiary speeches, he said. Questioning the financial transparency of the RSS, Digvijaya said that the organization collected donations worth crores every year during Vijayadashami and Guru Purnima. If they dont have accounts, where does the money go? Their only agenda is to provoke Hindus and indoctrinate people against the Constitution. They never hold open protests; they always indulge in covert politics, the Congress leader added. Singh also raised questions about the RSSs spending during COVID-19. RSS claimed to have spent Rs 7 crore in aid. I wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asking for details. How did this non-registered organization spend Rs 7 crore without accounts? There should be a money-laundering case, yet no response has come, he said. On claims of a growing Muslim population, Singh said it was impossible. The Muslim population is declining faster than the Hindu population. The 20012011 census proves this, and the 2021 report has been withheld. The RSS and the government are misleading Hindus, he alleged. Criticizing the UP government for filing FIRs over religious expressions, Singh said, If someone says I love Mohammad and someone else says I love Ram or I love Krishna, what is the problem? Why file a case? Riots depend on the intention of the dispensation. He reiterated that people like Maulana Tauqeer Raza, chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council and a prominent figure of the Barelvi Sunni sect, also existed among Hindus. Such individuals give inflammatory speeches. The government can prevent riots if it acts timely, Singh said. Significantly, Tauqeer Raza was the one who gave a call for protests in Bareilly during last weeks Friday namaz and the protests turned violent leaving scores including the cops injured.
Bareilly: UP police ensure tight security on 'Jumme ki Namaz,' religious leaders appeal for peace
Tension in Bareilly: Security heightened in Bareilly ahead of Friday prayers
Drone cameras are being used to monitor the situation; internet restrictions remained in place in Bareilly and very few people were seen in markets
Security Tightened In Bareilly Ahead Of Friday Evening Prayers
Security was strengthened in several sensitive areas here ahead of the evening prayers on Friday, a week after the city witnessed violence following the congregational prayers.
Week after violence, Bareilly turns into fortress ahead of Friday prayers
BAREILLY: Security was strengthened in several sensitive areas here ahead of the evening prayers on Friday, a week after the city witnessed violence following the congregational prayers. The district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police were seen patrolling the city with heavy force since morning while clerics from the Ala Hazrat Dargah appealed to residents to maintain peace. Internet restrictions remained in place in Bareilly and very few people were seen in markets. On September 26, locals and police clashed in the heart of the city following Friday prayers after the cancellation of a proposed protest over the I Love Muhammad posters. Several people were injured in the clashes. Police have lodged 10 FIRs and booked hundreds, mostly unidentified suspects, for the violence. So far, over 70 people, including cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, his aides and some relatives, have been arrested. District Magistrate Avnish Singh said senior officers from police and administration spent Thursday night touring sensitive areas and interacting with local residents, who assured that communal harmony would be maintained. We are still carrying out foot patrols.The arrangements are foolproof, Singh said. Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya said the city has been divided into four super zones and eight zones for tighter surveillance, with four IPS officers brought in from other districts for special monitoring. Heavy police and paramilitary deployment was visible outside major mosques including Nau Mahal Masjid, Ala Hazrat Dargah, Azam Nagar Masjid in the Kotwali area, and Baradari mosque. Drone cameras are also being used to monitor the situation. Markets such as Roadways Bazaar, Kutubkhana, Shivaji Marg, Alamgirganj, Sarafa, Sahmatganj and Qila Bazaar opened on Friday but the usual hustle and bustle was missing. Shopkeepers remained cautious, ready to shut down immediately in case of any disturbance. Internet services remained suspended. Sajjadanashin of Ala Hazrat Dargah, Badrush Shariah Mufti Ahsan Miyan, urged Muslims to offer Friday prayers peacefully and return home. Do not pay attention to rumours. Peace must be preserved at all costs, he said in an appeal. The cleric announced that the annual 'Julus-e-Gausia', traditionally taken out to mark the Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, will not be held this year in view of the current situation. Instead, a brief programme will be held at 2 pm on Saturday at Sailani Raza Chowk, where clerics will address the gathering, followed by special prayers and 'langar' distribution. Mufti Ahsan Miyan and Anjuman president Haji Shariq Noori said the decision applies only for this year and the procession will resume with full grandeur next year.
Bareilly turns into fortress ahead of Friday prayers
Bareilly saw heightened security for Friday prayers after last week's violence. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed across sensitive areas. Internet restrictions remained in place. Clerics appealed for peace and urged residents to avoid rumors. A traditional procession was cancelled this year. A brief program was announced to replace it on Saturday.
One can say 'I love Modi' but not 'I love Mohammad': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on the 'I Love Mohammad' poster controversy. He questioned restrictions on expressing love for Prophet Mohammad. Bareilly experienced protests that turned violent over these signs. Police arrested several individuals, including IMC leaders. Authorities suspended mobile internet services in the area. Owaisi urged people to act within legal frameworks.
Violence in Bareilly | In the name of god
A message on an illuminated board that read I love Muhammad during the Barawafat procession in Kanpur to celebrate the birth of the Prophet on September 4 led to violence, FIRs, arrests, an Internet shutdown, and bulldozer action in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.The Hindufinds that people are worried about their safety and that their businesses will suffer during peak festival season
I Love Muhammad protest: Chandrashekhar Azad stopped from visiting Bareilly
Saharanpur: Saharanpur police on Thursday prevented Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad from travelling to Bareilly to meet families of victims of violence, officials said. Violent clashes had erupted in Bareilly on September 26 when a crowd of over 2,000 people, which had gathered outside a mosque in the Kotwali area after Friday prayers to protest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division is under heightened security for Dussehra, with drones and armed police deployed. Bareilly district faces a 48-hour internet suspension until October 4, following September 26 unrest. This measure aims to curb rumour-mongering and communal tension on social media. Four districts are on high alert, with officials warned against lapses.
P Imposes 48-Hour Internet Suspension in Bareilly Ahead of Dussehra
Security beefed up across four districts; police, PAC, RAF deployed and drones in air to maintain law and order
Internet Services Suspended In Bareilly For 48 Hours Amid 'I Love Muhammad' Posters Row
The suspension, covering mobile internet, broadband, and SMS, will remain in effect from 3 pm on October 2 till 3 pm on October 4, officials said
Internet Cut For 48 Hours In UP's Bareilly Amid I Love Muhammad Posters Row
Internet services were suspended for 48 hours Thursday afternoon - till 3 pm on Saturday - in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division amid ongoing tension over the 'I love Muhammad' poster row and in light of Dussehra and Durga Puja festivities this weeken
Security has been beefed up across four districts of Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division in view of Dussehra.
Internet services suspended for 48 hours in UP's Bareilly amid row over 'I Love Muhammad' campaign
BAREILLY: Security was beefed up across four districts of Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division, with police, PAC and RAF personnel out on the streets and drones in the air on Thursday in view of Dussehra, while the government has also ordered suspending internet services in Bareilly for 48 hours, officials said. According to a notification issued by the home department, mobile internet, broadband and SMS services in the district will remain suspended from 3 pm on October 2 till 3 pm on October 4. Home Secretary Gaurav Dayal said in the order that there is a possibility of social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp, and messaging services being misused to spread rumours and incite communal tension. The step was taken to maintain peace and public order, he added. On September 26, there was a confrontation between police and about 2,000 people who had gathered outside a mosque in the Kotwali area here after Friday prayers. Stone-pelting was also reported. The unrest was triggered by the cancellation of a protest over the I Love Muhammad poster row called by cleric Tauqeer Khan. Police, locals clash after Friday prayers outside Bareilly mosque over 'I Love Muhammed' campaign
`I love mohammed` row: High alert in Bareilly division, drones deployed
Security has been tightened in Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun amid Dussehra celebrations after recent clashes over the `I Love Muhammad` poster row. Police, PAC, RAF, and drones have been deployed to monitor sensitive areas, prevent violence, and maintain communal harmony
High security alert in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly division; drones deployed
Police have been asked to be vigilant at Ramlila grounds, Durga Puja fairs and the Ravan Dahan programmes, which draw a massive footfall
High alert in Bareilly division, drones deployed
Security was heightened across Bareilly division for Dussehra following a September 26 stone-pelting incident after Friday prayers, triggered by a cancelled protest. A high alert is in effect for four districts, with police and intelligence agencies vigilant to prevent further unrest. Authorities have arrested 81 individuals in connection with the violence.
'I Love Muhammad' Row: 2 'Outsiders' With Criminal History Arrested After Encounter
Two persons allegedly involved in the September 26 violence in Bareilly were arrested following an encounter in CB Ganj area on Wednesday, police said, as the crackdown continued on suspected rioters and its support providers.
Bareilly violence: 2 'outsiders' with criminal history nabbed after gunfight with police
District Magistrate Avinash Singh on Wednesday (October 1) said nearly 80 accused have been identified in the case, and arms licences of half a dozen people are being cancelled.
Police detain Congress MP, SP MLA at house to prevent from visiting Bareilly
The two leaders were scheduled to travel to the city by an early morning train to meet some police officers, but were confined to their residences
Ala Hazrat family decries 'police excesses' in Bareilly, demands a stop on arrests of Muslims
BAREILLY: The influential Ala Hazrat family on Wednesday decried the police crackdown against Muslims here following the arrest of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) national president Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, a member of the clan. The family alleged that innocent Muslims were being targeted and subjected to collective punishment. In a statement released by Tauqeer Raza's elder brother, Maulana Tauseef Raza Khan, accused the police of filing false cases and arresting people on fabricated charges of attack on security forces with firearms, petrol bombs, and acid bottles. He warned the administration that if atrocities on Muslims do not stop, the family would be compelled to take concrete steps. The family alleged that the police raided mosques, harassed imams and worshippers, and even prevented people from offering namaz in some places. This is a blatant violation of the constitutional right of Muslims to freely practice their religion, Tauseef Raza said. The family also claimed that police brutality had created unease not only in Bareilly Sharif but among millions of Sunni Muslims across India and abroad. I love Muhammad protest: Bareilly clerics aides arrested It demanded an immediate halt to the arrests of Muslims, withdrawal of false cases, an end to bulldozer actions against their homes and alleged police excesses. The family alleged that many detainees were paraded before the media in an injured state, they were denied food and water in custody, and that even women and children were not spared the police excess. It cited a video shot purportedly near Indira Market and widely circulated on the internet, to claim that some miscreants had pelted stones both at police and Muslims with the intention of disturbing peace, but no action was taken against them. The Ala Hazrat family maintained that had Tauqeer Raza been allowed to submit his memorandum peacefully, the situation would not have escalated, but his arrest triggered unrest. Police are yet to respond to the allegations made in the statement. Police intensify crackdown on 'I Love Muhammad' campaign; prominent Muslim cleric among several arrested in UP Violent clashes were witnessed in Bareilly on September 26, when a crowd of over 2,000 people gathered outside a mosque in Kotwali area after Friday prayers, followed by stone-pelting. The unrest was triggered by the cancellation of a proposed protest over the ' I Love Muhammad ' poster row called by Khan. Ala Hazrat and his descendants are a prominent Islamic scholarly family associated with the Barelvi movement. Family patriarch Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (18561921) was a distinguished Islamic scholar, jurist, and Sufi mystic, renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his leadership in the Barelvi movement. Four persons held in Varanasi for taking out I love Muhammad procession without permission
16 more arrested in Bareilly; outfits call for clerics release
I Love Muhammad row: Properties linked to Bareilly cleric to be demolished
Bareilly: Authorities in Bareilly have identified eight allegedly illegal properties linked to associates of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan for action, officials said on Tuesday. The action follows violent clashes in Bareilly on September 26, when a crowd of over 2,000 people gathered outside a mosque in Kotwali area after Friday prayers, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Plea for maintenance against minor husband maintainable, rules Allahabad High Court
LUCKNOW: While dealing with a case involving child marriage and a maintenance claim against a minor husband, the Allahabad High Court has held that application under Sections 125 and 128 Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) seeking maintenance against a minor was maintainable. The High Court, however, reduced the amount of maintenance. The Allahabad High Court recently observed that a husband, a minor at the time his wife sought maintenance, could not be compelled to pay allowance for that period, but would be considered liable once he turn 18. Modifying a Bareilly family courts order, the High Court reduced the maintenance amount from Rs 9,000 to Rs 4,500 per month, payable from January 2021, when the man turned 18. The couple's marriage was solemnized on July 10, 2016 and they were blessed with a daughter on September 21, 2018. In February 2019, the wife moved the family court seeking maintenance for herself and the child under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). In November 2023, the family court directed the man to pay Rs 5,000 to his wife and Rs 4,000 to his daughter every month from the date of the application. Challenging the court order, the man moved the Allahabad High Court, arguing that he was a minor both at the time of his marriage and when the maintenance plea was filed. He produced his high school certificate showing his date of birth as January 1, 2003, making him just 13 at the time of marriage and 16-year-old when the legal proceedings towards divorce commenced. Petitioner Abhishek Singh Yadav claimed that no case under Section 125 CrPC could be filed against a minor without impleading a guardian. His lawyer contended that petitioners wife had left him without sufficient cause, which under Section 125(4), disentitled her from claiming maintenance. It was also submitted that the petitioner was a student who had no income and the family court erred in assuming that he earned between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 per month. Even if he worked, his potential income was pegged at Rs 10,000 per month, making the Rs 9,000 maintenance order excessive and exorbitant. Opposing the submissions, the wifes counsel and the State insisted that a husband could not shirk his responsibility towards his wife and the minor child. They pointed out that the family possessed agricultural land, a tractor, and a car, indicating financial capacity. They also stressed that the aggrieved wife had to leave the matrimonial home due to dowry harassment, which was a sufficient ground to live separately. The bench of Justice Madan Pal Singh, after hearing both sides, observed that Section 125 CrPC contained no bar on proceedings against a minor husband. However, he acknowledged that until the man attained majority on January 1, 2021, he could not be presumed to have sufficient means to provide financial support. The Court, therefore, held him liable to pay maintenance only after that date. The High Court rejected the family courts assessment of income. Instead, it estimated the mans potential earning capacity as an able-bodied man at Rs 18,000 per month, equivalent to daily wage labour. Applying the Supreme Courts guidelines, which capped maintenance at 25 per cent of net income, the High Court fixed the allowance at Rs 2,500 per month for the wife and Rs 2,000 for the daughter. The arrears were directed to be recalculated on this basis, with any excess payment adjusted in future instalments.
Bareilly Violence: Maulana Tauqeer Razas Close Aide Arrested, House Razed In Bulldozer Action
Authorities targeted illegal structures associated with Mohsin Raza, including a garage built on encroached land above a drainage system, while his resort was also sealed
Bareilly Police arrested key accused Tazim following violent clashes over the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign. Tazim, a known cattle smuggler, fired at officers during his arrest; a weapon was recovered. Seventy-two people are now in custody, and ten FIRs have been filed.
8 properties linked to cleric Tauqeer Raza identified for demolition in strife-hit Bareilly
Bareilly authorities identified eight illegal properties. These properties are linked to associates of cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. Joint teams conducted drives in various areas. Structures were built without approval and encroached on land. Hotels and lawns were sealed for illegal construction. An FIR is being prepared against an associate. Surveillance on Khan's network increased.
Bareilly violence: Mastermind Nadeem Khan among 55 arrested in I Love Mohammad row
UP: Heavy police deployment continues in Bareilly after violent protest over I Love Muhammad row
Bareilly remains tense following September 26 violence over I Love Muhammad posters, leading to 56 arrests, including key conspirator Nadeem Khan. Protesters, incited by WhatsApp messages, clashed with police, causing injuries and damage. CM Yogi Adityanath condemned the violence and posters, warning of strict action against those he called fools for ruining children's lives.
I love Muhammad protest: Bareilly clerics aides arrested
LUCKNOW: Police action continues in Bareilly following last weeks violence, triggered after the I love Muhammad protest, with 34 arrests made so far, including close aides of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza, who has been named the main accused. Nadeem, a key associate of Raza, was arrested in Katra in Shahjahanpur. The Internet ban in Bareilly has been extended till September 30. Maulana Raza was detained around midnight on Friday, nearly six hours after the unrest. He was produced before the remand magistrate and taken to Centra jail, and subsequently transferred to Fatehgarh Central Jail. Officials stated that the entire process was carried out confidentially. As per the FIR, the violence after Friday namaz was part of a planned conspiracy. Police claim IMC members had decided on an indefinite protest rather than merely submitting a memorandum. Authorities said the conspirators planned to push minors when facing the police. Innocent people will not face any trouble, but the guilty will not be spared either, SP City Manush Pareek said. The Bareilly Development Authority sealed Hotel Skylark, owned by Faham, who allegedly sheltered Raza. Faham Lawn and Flora Garden, owned by Mohammad Arif, who reportedly provided shelter to Saddam, brother-in-law of Ashraf, was also sealed. Jalsa Green Marriage Hall, also linked to Arif, was sealed for map violations. Six more were arrested from Premnagar for allegedly inciting crowds near Bhoor Cemetery. Among them, Moin alias Chotikatwa and Faizul were accused of throwing acid at police personnel. Police said a former IMC district president allegedly gathered 1,600 stone-pelters through WhatsApp calls. Five FIRs were filed in Kotwali, two in Baradari, and one each in Qila, Cantt, and Prem Nagar police stations, naming 125 people and 3,000 unidentified individuals. The clashes spread from Ala Hazrat Mosque to Naumahla, Novelty Square, Azamnagar, and Shyamganj Market, forcing markets to close.
Bihar unrest over Prophet posters
PATNA: Tension increased in a village in Bihars Vaishali district on Monday after residents noticed controversial posters pasted on at least 20-30 houses. The incident came to light when residents of Jadhua village, near Hajipur, in Vaishali district reported finding the posters with the phrase I Love Mohammad. They also observed a youth behaving suspiciously in the area. The youth was detained for questioning. Because he refused to explain his reasons for putting up the posters, a mob beat him severely before the police arrived. Officers rescued him and took him to the hospital. The police have identified the youth as Juber Ansari, who runs an auto-rickshaw. Locals told the police that he returned to his village from another state a few years ago. Police removed the posters from the houses and kept some as evidence. Suresh Singh, a resident of Jadhua village, shared, A group of 10 youths pasted the poster on the wall of my building. When I questioned, they threatened me. According to locals, the youths are from Mangani Tola. Police have detained one of them, while the others are still avoiding arrest. The youths have tried to create discord in the village since returning from outside the state, he added. Subodh Kumar, Hajipur Sadar sub-divisional police officer, stated that sufficient armed police are present in the village to prevent trouble. He added: We are vigilant and observing the situation carefully, noting that people from both Hindu and Muslim communities live in the village. Police have increased patrols as a precautionary measure. Officers in plainclothes have also been deployed to monitor the activities of local residents. Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who reached Gaya on Monday, reacted sharply to the posters being pasted in Bihar villages as well. This is aimed at spreading hatred in society. The government should act tough against such activities, he expressed. The unrest in Bihar over I love Muhammad posters comes days after a massive flare-up in Bareilly over the issue.
Bareilly tension: 38 shops sealed over encroachment; crackdown to continue
Bareilly authorities sealed 38 shops, mainly minority-owned, following recent clashes between police and I Love Muhammad campaign protesters. Shopkeepers allege the civic action is a reprisal, claiming a court stay and lack of notice. Officials, however, assert the sealing targets rioters and addresses encroachment on government land. Internet services remain suspended as security forces maintain vigilance in the city.
Internet suspension extended in Bareilly after violence
Bareilly's internet services were extended until Tuesday midnight following Friday's violence. Clashes erupted between police and locals over a denied 'I Love Muhammad' campaign demonstration, leading to 40 arrests, including cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. Authorities suspended services to prevent social media misuse from escalating the law and order situation.
Bareilly violence: Internet suspension extended
On Friday (September 26), police and locals clashed in the heart of the city over denial of permission for a demonstration in support of the ongoing 'I Love Muhammad' campaign
Bareilly violence: Cleric Tauqeer Khan's aide detained for mobilising crowd, misleading cops
Police detained Nadeem, an associate of cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, for allegedly orchestrating recent violence in Bareilly during an 'I Love Muhammad' protest. Investigations reveal Nadeem mobilized 1,600 people and misled authorities about the demonstration. Khan and seven others were also arrested, with 39 detentions made as security remains heightened.
Bareilly violence: Security remains heightened, neighbouring districts on high alert
Special police teams are working to arrest the remaining rioters involved in the clashes, said the officials
Will Get Beaten Up Like In Bareilly: CM Yogi Issues Warning Amid I Love Muhammad Row
CM Yogi Adityanath referred to the lathi-charge during the clashes in Bareilly and said miscreants would face a similar fate if such violent protests resurface
Heavy police pressence in Bareilly after I Love Muhammad protest violence
Bareilly: Heightened security, heavy police patrolling and flag marches to restore normalcy these were scenes from Bareilly on Sunday, a day after 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, were arrested following overnight house-to-house raids in connection with the recent violence during a protest supporting the I love Muhammad campaign. The clerics arrest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning to lawbreakers, stating denting and painting must be done, widely seen as aimed at cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan following his arrest for instigating a protest in Bareilly. Adityanath asserted his government has ended riots and curfews, contrasting it with previous administrations he accused of fostering anarchy and corruption.
Opposition slams U.P. govt. over Bareilly violence, alleges bid to divide society
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Police arrested eight people, including a cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, accusing him of instigating the unrest
The police crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign among Muslims has intensified in several districts across Uttar Pradesh, with a prominent cleric being among eight people arrested on Saturday. Prominent Muslim scholar and president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Parishad, Maulana Tauqeer Raza, along with seven others, were arrested on Saturday after being allegedly kept under house arrest following a call for protest against the police crackdown on the campaign on Friday. A local court has sent Raza and seven others to 14-day judicial custody for allegedly masterminding what the police called a violent clash on Friday. As many as ten FIRs have been registered in connection with the campaign across the Bareilly district, with each one naming between 150 and 200 Muslims as accused. According to police, a group of people carrying 'I Love Muhammad' posters clashed with police outside a mosque in the Kotwali area of Bareilly after Friday prayers. The crowd was reportedly angry over the last-minute cancellation of a proposed demonstration called by Raza, due to permission being denied by authorities. The police alleged that the violence was the result of a planned conspiracy, calling it an attempt to disrupt peace. A few days ago, an organisation proposed holding a march on Friday and submitting a memorandum in support of a protest. We informed them that written permission would be needed for any such programme, as Section 163 of the BNSS (power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) is in effect throughout the district, said Bareilly District Magistrate (DM) Avnish Singh. Meanwhile, in the Barabanki district, a banner with I love Muhammed slogan was torn down by miscreants on Friday night, sparking tensions. According to locals, a watchman named Dhanni had broken the rope with a stick and brought down the banner, prompting Muslims to gather at the area. The entire incident was recorded on a CCTV camera installed at a nearby mosque. The footage reportedly shows Dhanni using a stick to topple the banner. Police have seized the video and launched an investigation. The additional superintendent of police and the circle officer arrived at the scene, and police from several police stations were called to the village. Meanwhile, the watchman's family had alleged that some people broke into their house, vandalised it and stole belongings. In the Mau district, a group of Muslims who took out a procession chanting 'I Love Muhammad' in the Nai Bazaar area after Friday prayers was chased away by the police using batons. Four Muslims were arrested in Varanasi for taking out similar processions and putting up posters with 'I Love Muhammad' slogans. A derogatory post targeting the campaign led to communal violence in Gujarat's Bahial on Wednesday, with local Muslims alleging that the police sided with Hindu right-wing groups as they targeted and attacked properties of the minority community. According to the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), as of September 23, at least 21 cases have been registered with over 1,324 Muslims accused and 38 arrested, in connection with banners displaying the slogan I Love Muhammad, accross the country. The crackdown started after an initial case was registered in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur during an Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession. Local Hindu groups objected to the banner, alleging that it was deliberately placed in a mixed neighbourhood where Hindu festivals like Ram Navami are raditionally celebrated. Tensions escalated as both communities accused each other of provocationHindus claimed their posters were damaged, while Muslims said they were targeted for expressing devotion. According to APCR, as many as 16 FIRs were filed in connection with the banners and more than 1,000 Muslims have been identified as accused across districts in UP, including Unnao (8 cases, 85 accused, 5 arrested), Baghpat (150 accused, 2 arrested), Kaiserganj (355 accused), Shahjahanpur (200 accused) and Kaushambi (24 accused, 3 arrested). Social media amplified the campaign, with hashtags like #ILoveMuhammad trending widely, prompting users to share images and change profile pictures. Political leaders, including AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, weighed in, noting that expressing religious devotion is protected under the Constitution. As the police action targeting Muslims in the name of the campaign intensifies, rights groups and lawyers have pointed out that the crackdown goes against the right to religious freedom of the community.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath issues BIG warning after Bareilly violence: 'Maulana forgot...'
His comment comes after an Muslim cleric called for a protest in support of the I Love Muhammad campaign, following which a huge crowd of demonstrators gathered and clashed with the police. The cleric, Tauqeer Raza Khan, has since been arrested. Read on to know more on this.
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UP violence: Bareilly clashes trigger security alert in Barabanki, Mau
Tensions escalated across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Bareilly, Barabanki, Mau, and Varanasi, following I Love Muhammad campaign protests. Bareilly experienced violent clashes, prompting extensive police raids, arrests of a prominent cleric, and massive security deployment. Authorities are investigating pre-planned conspiracies to disrupt communal harmony.
Officials said security forces have been deployed and social media was being closely monitored to keep the situation under control
Provocative Slogans, Officers Hit: UP Cops On Violent Clashes In Bareilly
Tensions escalated after violent clashes broke out at two separate places in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Friday during a protest linked to the I Love Muhammad campaign.
'I Love Muhammad' Row: Bareilly Cleric Tauqeer Raza, 7 Others Arrested
Court sends them to 14-day judicial custody after protest over 'I Love Muhammad' campaign turns violent
Raza Khan had called for protest in support of the controversial I love Muhammad campaign, after which a huge crowd gathered in Bareilly and police launched a lathi-charge. Read on to know more on this.
Four persons held in Varanasi for taking out I love Muhammad procession without permission
LUCKNOW: Four men were arrested and cases filed against 10 unidentified others for taking out processions without permission and putting up postersI love Muhammad. The Varanasi police have expanded their crackdown in the I Love Muhammad case, targeting processions and posters across multiple sensitive areas of the city. After action in Madanpura, Lallapura and Lohta, police moved in Dalmandi under the Chowk police station limits on Saturday. A complaint filed by Dalmandi outpost in-charge Prakash Singh Chauhan led to the arrest of Azhar Malik from Hadha Sarai, Nafees Ahmad from Lallapura Matakund, Adil from Dalmandi, and Irfan from Bandi Tola. Police said the accused were identified through CCTV footage and local inputs. An FIR was registered at Chowk police station. Meanwhile, in Lohta, the CCTV footage showed processions where inflammatory slogans like Sar Tan Se Juda were raised alongside I Love Muhammad posters. Acting on the footage, police registered an FIR against 12 people, based on a complaint lodged by Mahmudpur outpost in-charge. Investigations were underway to trace and identify all participants. According to DCP, Kashi Zone, Gaurav Bansal, police action was being taken for taking out a procession without permission. A similar procession had earlier taken place in Lallapura under the Sigra police station. DCP Bansal confirmed that multiple FIRs were lodged in Sigra, Dashashwamedh, Lohta and Chowk areas of the city. He said posters were removed and strict action was being taken against those disturbing the citys atmosphere. The DCP stressed that processions without permission would not be tolerated. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Sep/26/police-locals-clash-after-friday-prayers-outside-bareilly-mosque-over-i-love-muhammed-campaign
Bareilly unrest: Police detain cleric Tauqeer Raza after 'I Love Muhammad' row turns violent
Bareilly police detained cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. His protest call for 'I Love Muhammad' campaign led to clashes. Demonstrators and police engaged in violence after Friday prayers. Over two dozen people were detained. Raza claimed house arrest and denied permission. He congratulated injured protesters. Authorities called the violence a planned conspiracy. The controversy began with 'I Love Muhammad' boards.
'I Love Muhammad' row: 10 key points on Bareilly violence and cleric Tauqeer Raza's detention
Police detained cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan following violent clashes in Bareilly, sparked by a protest linked to the I Love Muhammad campaign. Ten policemen were injured as authorities called the unrest a pre-planned conspiracy aimed at disrupting law and order and undermining state development. The controversy has now escalated into a national debate.
Uttar Pradesh's development was halted because of family and caste-based politics: Yogi Adityanth
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized past governments for family and caste-based politics that allegedly made the state imar, highlighting his administration's revenue surplus. He also strongly condemned recent violence in Bareilly, asserting that his government would firmly address those attempting to disrupt law and order. Adityanath vowed strict action against instigators, emphasizing the state's commitment to peace and development.
Bareilly unrest: Police detain cleric Tauqeer Raza after I Love Muhammad' row turns violent
Over two dozen people were detained following the clash, which saw stone-pelting and vandalism
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers comments appeared to be directed at cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, who had initially called for a protest in support of the I Love Muhammad campaign
