In Bareilly, UP, following Friday prayers, chaos erupted. The police conducted a baton charge on protesters who took to the streets over the 'I Love Mohammad' poster controversy. IMC leader Maulana Tauqir Raza had announced the protest. Despite police efforts to pacify, the crowd began breaking barricades to move forward, prompting the use of force. Currently, the situation remains tense.
On Friday, the Muslim community in Bareilly protested post-Friday prayers over the 'I Love Mohammad' poster controversy. Hundreds took to various parts of the city with posters and banners, where the police attempted to stop the demonstrators.
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It is reported that there was a confrontation between the protesters and the SP Crime in the Shyamganj area. Given the situation, the police closed the shops in Shyamganj. A crowd also gathered outside the Naumahla Mosque. As the crowd became uncontrollable, the police resorted to a baton charge, scattering the gathered crowd within minutes.
Notably, Maulana Tauqir Raza had talked about sending a memorandum to the President via the DM regarding the 'I Love Mohammad' case and had announced the protest. The police were already on high alert. Thousands of police personnel were deployed to control the crowd.
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From early Friday morning, Islamia Ground and Bihari Pur were transformed into cantonments. Heavy forces were stationed, and barricading was done on the Shyamganj Mandi road. As the day progressed and people began to emerge from their homes, the atmosphere heated up. Following Friday prayers, people took to the streets chanting slogans and marching. Slogans were shouted, chaos followed, a confrontation with the police ensued, leading to a baton charge.
