Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Bareilly Violence: 73 Arrested, Properties Demolished
Following the "I Love Muhammad" protests in Bareilly, India, police have arrested 73 people.
Nadeem Khan, a key organizer, and Mohsin Raza, a relative of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, were among those arrested.
Police are demolishing and sealing properties deemed illegal.
Nadeem Khan is accused of misleading the police regarding a call for protests.
The police are still looking for another main conspirator.
The protests were in response to alleged derogatory remarks against the Prophet.
Police have arrested 73 individuals in connection to the September 26th protests.
Nadeem Khan, a main conspirator, was arrested and accused of misleading the police.
Illegal properties of those accused, including Mohsin Raza, were demolished.
A cattle smuggler was among those arrested, following an encounter with police.
Police are searching for Dr. Nafis, another main conspirator.
- Who
- Police, Protesters
- What
- Arrests, property demolitions, and protests over the "I Love Muhammad" posters.
- When
- September 26th and 30th (arrests)
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Protests over "I Love Muhammad" posters
Protestors/Associates
Government/Authorities
Freedom of Expression vs. Public Order
Protestors/Associates
Advocating the right to protest and freedom of expression.
Government/Authorities
Maintaining public order and condemning violence
Allegations of Bias
Protestors/Associates
Accusations of unfair targeting.
Government/Authorities
Enforcement of law, regardless of affiliation
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident
- Violence during "I Love Muhammad" protests
- Arrests
- 73 individuals including Nadeem Khan, Mohsin Raza, and a cattle smuggler
- Key Figures
- Maulana Tauqeer Raza, Nadeem Khan, Dr. Nafis, Mohsin Raza
- Actions Taken
- Arrests, demolition of illegal properties, sealing of properties
- Protest Cause
- "I Love Muhammad" posters and alleged derogatory remarks against the Prophet
Sources
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Violence in Ahilyanagar: Muslims run riots over 'I Love Muhammad' graffiti on road, stage chakka jam and engage in stone pelting
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Another cleric arrested over 'I Love Muhammad' row
'Musalman Hone Ke Saza': Maulana Tauqeer Raza’s Close Aide Mohsin Raza While Being Arrested In Bareilly - VIDEO