Overview

• Police in Bareilly say the September 26 unrest was pre‑planned from September 19, citing altered prayer timings, recruited outsiders and drone footage showing armed participants, with more than 80 arrests reported.
• An accused told investigators that rioters intended to kill officers, with FIRs alleging looted police equipment and recent encounters leading to the injured arrest of two suspects linked to the violence.
• Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested alleged ‘Mujahideen Army’ mastermind Mohammad Raza in Malappuram, Kerala, as authorities probe a cross‑state network and developing claims of a plot to impose Sharia rule.
• Reports from Pakistan‑administered Kashmir say at least 12 civilian protesters were killed by Pakistani security fire as large demonstrations spread across multiple districts.
• RSS centenary events featured a commemorative Rs.100 coin and a special stamp as Mohan Bhagwat urged self‑reliance, and the Indian government approved a Sikh pilgrims’ visit to Pakistan for Guru Nanak’s anniversary with security coordination planned.