Tauqeer Raza, a local cleric and head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested on Saturday following the violent protests in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, triggered by his call to support the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign. Officials reported that a large and growing crowd had gathered outside Raza’s residence after he posted a video endorsing the campaign.

Raza has been placed in 14 days’ judicial custody and is currently under police interrogation, while authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any further disturbances.

In connection with the unrest, seven additional individuals have also been detained. Over 40 people have been taken into custody so far, and a case has been registered against approximately 1,700 unidentified individuals under sections related to rio

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