“Have the Maulanas forgotten who governs Uttar Pradesh ? We will teach them such a lesson that their future generations will forget about inciting riots !”

• Incident of Police Lathi-Charge in Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) Following Violence by Muslims

• Incident of Police Lathi-Charge in Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) Following Violence by Muslims

• After Muslims engaged in violence in Uttar Pradesh, they were taught a lesson by the police with a lathi-charge.

Lucknow (Lakshmanpuri), UP – The Maulanas seem to have forgotten who is in power. They thought they could intimidate and block roads with force. We had clearly said there will be no blockade or curfew. Now, we will teach them such a lesson that their future generations will think twice before inciting riots — lashed out Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Muslim community over the violence in Bareilly, which erupted over the slogan “I Love Muhammad.”

The rioters were driven away by the police using lathi-charge. So far, 8 people have been arrested, including Maulana Tauqeer Raza, President of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, and over 60 people are being interrogated. Authorities have recovered a pistol, petrol bombs, stones, and bricks from the accused. In this violence, 22 police officers were injured. The Muslims had gathered to protest at the call of Maulana Tauqeer Raza and started rioting after the afternoon prayers.

Bulldozers Will Continue

Yogi Adityanath further said – “Earlier, rioters were honoured by inviting them to the Chief Minister’s residence, and criminals were saluted by those in power. But times have changed. The lesson we’ve taught will make future generations think twice before causing riots. Bulldozers will continue to be used against those who spread communal hatred. Anyone who incites people in the name of religion will face bulldozer action.”

Tension in Barabanki

Tension flared up in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, late on the night of September 26, after banners reading “I Love Muhammad” were torn down. Police quickly reached the scene and brought the situation under control.

“I Love Bulldozer” Banners in Lakshmanpuri

New banners have been put up on the streets of Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lakshmanpuri, reading:

“I Love Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji”
“I Love Bulldozer!”

“I Love Muhammad” Is a Conspiracy – Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati of the Shri Govardhan Math in Puri stated in Aligarh that people come and go — even Muhammad came and went. However, there might be a larger conspiracy behind such campaigns. There could be a mastermind trying to provoke the citizens of the country.

“Don’t Take the Law into Your Own Hands” – Maulana Shahabuddin

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, said the incident that occurred in Bareilly after Friday prayers is unfortunate. Such events should not happen from any side. He appealed to everyone to maintain peace.

“The only way to express love for Prophet Muhammad is to not hurt anyone. The Prophet gave a message of peace to the world. So, I urge all Muslims to maintain law and order. No one should take the law into their own hands. Do not fight with anyone — not with the police, nor with the administration. Follow the teachings and path shown by the Prophet — that is the highest form of love.”

4 Arrested in Varanasi

In Varanasi, 4 people were arrested for holding a procession with banners reading “I Love Muhammad” without police permission. In the Lohata area of the state, police registered a case against 12 individuals for raising slogans such as “Sar Tan Se Juda” (beheading) while carrying these banners during the procession.

The Issue Began in Kanpur

The incident began in Kanpur on September 4 during the “Barawafat” (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) procession, where banners reading “I Love Muhammad” were put up along the route. After protests from local Hindu organizations, police removed the banners and filed complaints against 9 people.
In response, Muslims across the country have started rallies and banner campaigns supporting “I Love Muhammad.” In reaction, some Hindus have begun putting up banners reading “I Love Mahadev.”

Editorial Perspective

Indians and even Pakistanis now know who rules Uttar Pradesh; but Hindus are also wondering—why isn’t such governance visible in other states of India ?