Bareilly

Bareilly - Recent Unrest and Arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raja

Bareilly is witnessing a wave of turmoil with the arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raja by the police amidst escalating tensions in the region.

Bareilly has been engulfed in a series of incidents with Maulana Tauqeer Raja finding himself in police custody, leading to heightened security measures around his residence and key roads. The clash in Bareilly has been attributed to a Hindu nationalist organization, with Maulana Tauqeer Raja taking a stand against statements made by Amit Shah. In the aftermath of the violence, reports have been filed against 85 unidentified individuals based on video evidence. Maulana Tauqeer Raja Khan, the IMC chief, has announced a mass arrest and jail bharo protest in support of his cause. The Friday prayers in Bareilly resulted in chaos as miscreants assaulted bike riders, marking a troubling turn of events. The prominent figure, Maulana Tauqeer Raja, head of the council, was detained by the police post the Friday prayers, adding to the escalating tensions. The clashes in Bareilly reached a crescendo with stone-pelting in the Shyamganj market, further intensifying the situation.