Bareilly witnessed massive violence last week after the cancellation of a demonstration over the 'I Love Muhammad' poster row. 

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, have declared a high alert and taken extraordinary security measures in light of ongoing Dussehra celebrations and recent communal unrest. Internet services have been suspended, heavy police deployment has been carried out, and religious leaders have appealed for peace after violent clashes in the city last week.

The state home department announced that all mobile internet, SMS, broadband, and data services in Bareilly district would remain suspended from 3:00 pm on October 2 (Thursday) to 3:00 pm on October 4 (Saturday).

Massive security deployment

The administration has stepped up security across Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun.

Police, PAC, and RAF units are patrolling sensitive areas.

Drones are being used to monitor crowds and activities around Ramleela grounds, Durga Puja fairs, and Ravan Dahan venues.

The city has been divided into four super zones and eight security zones, supported by four IPS officers deployed from other districts.

District Magistrate Avinash Singh and SSP Anurag Arya have been on continuous patrols, holding meetings with residents and urging calm.