Bareilly has been placed under heightened security ahead of Friday prayers, following last week’s violent clashes sparked by the 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy. The district witnessed large-scale unrest after a cancelled demonstration, where nearly 2,000 people clashed with police outside a mosque, leading to over 80 arrests. To prevent further disturbances, internet services have been suspended in Bareilly and three nearby districts — Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun — until Saturday afternoon. The suspension covers mobile data, broadband, and SMS services, with authorities citing fears of misinformation and communal tensions during Dussehra celebrations. Security arrangements have been scaled up, with heavy deployment of police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid

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