बरेली में झड़प: मौलाना तौकीर रज़ा गिरफ़्तार, यूपी सरकार ने ज़ीरो टॉलरेंस की कसम खाई
Violence erupted in Bareilly after inflammatory slogans and attempts to breach police barricades. Authorities arrested Maulana Tauqir Raza and several others; police recovered weapons and said some attackers came from outside. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the security response and warned rioters that such unrest would not be tolerated. Tensions in Bareilly escalated into violence after a large crowd attempted to push through police lines and break barricades. Video and eyewitness accounts show police repeatedly ordering the crowd to stop; when the protesters continued pressing forward, officers used baton charges to control the situation. The confrontation led to injuries and chaotic scenes, with some bystanders reporting a stampede. Authorities say the unrest was sparked by inflammatory speeches and organised calls to gather at Islamia Ground after Friday prayers. In the aftermath, police carried out sweeps across the city, detaining dozens and registering mult...