Days after protests over the ‘I Love Mohammad’ row turned violent, heavy police deployment continues in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly to maintain law and order.
Bareilly police conducted a flag march in the area on Thursday as a precautionary measure ahead of Dussehra celebrations in the city.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Bareilly, AK Sahni, told ANI that the situation in the city was “completely normal,” with police engaged in foot patrolling to maintain peace. He added that 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in view of the celebrations.
“The situation is completely normal. Police are conducting a route march and foot patrolling. We are talking to all stakeholders. In view of the festivals, 10 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PA