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Bareilly Prayers Pass Peacefully Under Heavy Security as Internet Ban Stays in Place

A districtwide data blackout sought to curb rumours, deter mobilisation, maintain order.

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Bareilly SP South Anshika Verma leads a flag march in a sensitive area of the district on Thursday
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The J&K BJP leader accused the UP government and police of adopting a vindictive attitude.

Overview

  • Authorities kept mobile data, SMS and broadband suspended from Oct 2 to 3 pm on Oct 4 under a Home Department order citing the risk of rumour-mongering.
  • Police and paramilitary deployed roughly 8,500 personnel, divided the city into super zones and zones, and used drone surveillance to monitor sensitive areas.
  • Investigators registered multiple FIRs and arrested at least 81 people since the Sept 26 clashes, with police naming IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan as the main conspirator.
  • Religious leaders urged worshippers to pray and return home, and the Ala Hazrat Dargah shelved the annual Julus-e-Gausia procession for this year in favor of a brief Saturday programme.
  • Uttar Pradesh Police blocked a Samajwadi Party delegation led by Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey from visiting Bareilly, as the administration also prepared property action lists against accused persons.