NEW DELHI: Protests over “I Love Muhammad” posters in Uttar Pradesh turned violent after Friday prayers, raising tensions ahead of the Dussehra festival. Religious and political leaders have appealed for calm following protests over “I Love Muhammad” posters.

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Violent protests in Bareilly Over 1,000 people gathered near the Islamia Ground in Bareilly, carrying banners and placards with religious slogans. Protesters pelted stones at police and vandalised vehicles. Police responded with a lathi charge and tear gas, leading to a stampede-like situation. Authorities said protesters also fired in the air, leaving at least 10 police personnel injured. What triggered the protests? The protests followed a call by Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan for a processio

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