Bareilly Violence: Two Criminals with Extensive History Arrested Following Encounter in 'I Love Muhammad' Protest Row

Oct 01, 2025 11:59 pm CST

Following violent clashes in Bareilly on September 26, authorities have arrested two individuals with extensive criminal backgrounds after a police encounter in CB Ganj. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown related to the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy, with over 70 people now in custody, including IMC chief Tauqeer Raza Khan. Officials have confirmed the involvement of external criminal elements in orchestrating the violence that erupted after Friday prayers when over 2,000 people gathered outside a mosque.