Lucknow, Sep 26 (PTI) Calling Dussehra a festival dedicated to vanquishing evil and terror, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged authorities to impose strict punishments on those intent on creating unrest and disturbances within the state.

Expressing dissatisfaction over recent incidents involving objectionable processions and provocative slogans in Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Moradabad, Budaun, Maharajganj, Unnao, Sambhal, Agra, and Bareilly, he stated that these actions reflect a well-planned conspiracy to disturb the state's peace, which will not be tolerated.

He directed that FIRs be filed immediately against those involved in untoward activities, asserting that both the organisers and masterminds must be identified, and their properties investigated.

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