Maulana Tauqeer Raza
Violent Clashes in Bareilly: "I Love Muhammad" Campaign Sparks Religious Tensions and Police Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 07:21 pm CST
Violent confrontations erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh as protests linked to the "I Love Muhammad" campaign escalated into serious clashes with police. Authorities report protesters chanted provocative slogans and attacked officers with bricks, stones, and gunfire, resulting in multiple injuries and the arrest of prominent cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan. The incidents highlight growing religious tensions stemming from a controversy that began when boards bearing religious messages were installed on public roads in early September.
Religious Tensions Escalate Across India Over 'I Love Muhammad' Poster Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Violent clashes erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, as police used lathicharge against protesters following Friday prayers in the ongoing 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy. The dispute, which began in Kanpur on September 4, has spread to multiple states including Gujarat, Karnataka, and throughout UP, prompting counter-demonstrations with 'I Love Mahadev' placards. Religious leaders from both communities claim provocation while authorities struggle to maintain order amid growing interfaith tensions.