Overview

• Maulana Tauqeer Raza is in judicial custody as the FIR alleges he urged followers to disturb the city even if it meant killing policemen, with aides including Nadeem and Nafees picked up by police.
• Police say 72 people have been arrested to date, including key accused Tazim after an exchange of fire, while other outlets report lower tallies as identification continues through CCTV and drone footage.
• The Uttar Pradesh Home Department extended the suspension of mobile data, SMS and broadband in Bareilly through Tuesday night to prevent further disturbance, with security forces conducting door-to-door checks.
• Authorities sealed multiple properties linked to named accused, including hotels and marriage lawns, and local agencies prepared demolition action for alleged building-map and encroachment violations.
• The row has spread to Maharashtra, where Ahilyanagar police detained about 30 people after a road blockade over 'I love Muhammad' graffiti, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called for a probe into possible attempts to polarise society.