Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Uttar Pradesh: Peaceful Friday Prayers Amid High Security
On Friday, prayers in Uttar Pradesh went smoothly thanks to extra security.
This was because of trouble last week in Bareilly.
The police were everywhere, especially in Bareilly where the internet was also turned off again.
There were drills and checks to make sure everyone was safe.
The police were prepared because of concerns about protests after a bandh call.
Authorities said strict security helped keep things peaceful.
Friday prayers across Uttar Pradesh passed peacefully.
Heightened security was in place following violence in Bareilly.
Nearly 10,000 security personnel were deployed in Bareilly.
Internet services were suspended in Bareilly until Saturday.
Authorities were prepared for potential trouble after the Bharat Bandh call.
- Who
- Police, Authorities
- What
- Ensured peaceful Friday prayers
- When
- October 4, 2024
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, Bareilly and other cities
- Why
- Following last week's violence in Bareilly and Bharat Bandh call.
Police/Authorities
Ittehad-e-Millat Council
Cause of unrest
Police/Authorities
Authorities cited the "I Love Mohammad" controversy as a trigger.
Ittehad-e-Millat Council
The Ittehad-e-Millat Council called a protest rally against an FIR in the case.
- Event
- Peaceful Friday Prayers
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Security Measures
- High alert, heavy police deployment
- Trigger
- Concerns after Bareilly clashes & Bharat Bandh call
- Internet
- Suspended in Bareilly until Saturday
- Bareilly Deployment
- Nearly 10,000 security personnel
Sources
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