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Uttar Pradesh Suspends Internet Amid Dussehra Unrest

10/3/2025

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Authorities in Uttar Pradesh suspend internet in Bareilly for 48 hours to curb unrest during Dussehra and Jumma Namaz.
The move follows September 26 violence over an "I Love Muhammad" poster, causing clashes and arrests.
Police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid Action Force (RAF) are deployed with drones.
Checkpoints and vehicle searches are intensified to deter misinformation and maintain peace.

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Story summary

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh suspend internet in Bareilly for 48 hours to curb unrest during Dussehra and Jumma Namaz.
The move follows September 26 violence over an "I Love Muhammad" poster, causing clashes and arrests.
Police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid Action Force (RAF) are deployed with drones.
Checkpoints and vehicle searches are intensified to deter misinformation and maintain peace.