Security was beefed up in Bareilly after hundreds of supporters of cleric Tauqeer Raza assembled in the city’s Islamia ground to protest recent developments related to Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and Uttarakhand administration’s anti-encroachment operation in Haldwani. The situation turned tense as they started raising slogans against the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister. Sporadic incidents of vandalism were reported in places like Shyamatganj, resulting in three injuries.
Tauqeer Raza, who is also the head of Bareilly-based political party Ittehad-e-Millat Council, called for a ‘jail bharo’ protest on Friday. As a precautionary measure, heavy security forces were deployed with the city divided into zones and sectors. Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation to maintain peace and order.
In sensitive areas, all marketplaces were shut down, and schools closed early. The safety measures were implemented to prevent any further unrest or violence. ADG Bareilly Prem Chand Meena assured that the security forces are taking necessary steps to ensure peace.
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