Security was stepped up across four districts of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly division on Thursday (October 2), with police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed on the streets and drones monitoring the skies.

The heightened security measures were taken ahead of Dussehra following the recent unrest over the "I Love Muhammad" poster row.

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Internet services suspended in Bareilly

The state government has also suspended internet services in Bareilly for 48 hours, officials said.

According to a home department notification, mobile internet, broadband, and SMS services will remain suspended from 3 pm on October 2 till 3 pm on October 4.

Uttar Pradesh home secretary Gaurav Dayal s

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