Tensions escalate in Barabanki and Mau

Tensions escalated in UP's Barabanki and Mau as protests over the "I Love Muhammad" campaign turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight raids to nab the culprits and arresting a prominent cleric.

- PTI

Officials said on Saturday security forces have been deployed in strength and social media was monitored to keep the situation under control. On Friday night, following the clashes in Bareilly, tension erupted in Faizullaganj village in Barabanki, adjacent to Lucknow after a banner with the words “I Love Muhammad” was torn down.

One side alleged a watchman named Dhanni broke the rope with a stick and brought down the banner. Following this, members of one community gathered at the scene and expressed their displeasure.