I love Muhammad campaign
Bulldozer Action Against Properties of UP Cleric Tauqeer Raza's Associates in Bareilly
Sep 30, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Authorities in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh have initiated bulldozer action against properties linked to associates of prominent cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council. Eight properties allegedly built illegally on government land have been identified for action, with several already sealed. This enforcement follows violent protests on September 26 related to the "I Love Muhammad" campaign that resulted in multiple arrests including Raza himself.
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.
Tauqeer Raza Arrested Following 'I Love Muhammad' Campaign Protest in Bareilly: Religious Tensions Escalate Across India
Sep 27, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Tauqeer Raza, a prominent cleric and leader of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, has been arrested following protests in Bareilly related to the controversial 'I love Muhammad' campaign. The incident is part of growing religious tensions across multiple Indian states, with violence reported after protesters clashed with police. The religious confrontation has sparked counter-protests featuring 'I love Mahadev' placards, highlighting deepening communal divisions that began in Kanpur during Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.