Bareilly: Authorities in Bareilly and surrounding districts have imposed a strict security clampdown ahead of Dussehra festivities. The Home Department has ordered a 48-hour suspension of mobile internet, broadband, and SMS services from 3 pm on October 2 until 3 pm on October 4.

The move comes amid concerns that social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube could be misused to spread rumors and stoke communal tension, officials say. ADVERTISEMENT

A high alert has been declared across four districts in the Bareilly division — Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, and Budaun. Security personnel, including the police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and Rapid Action Force (RAF), have been deployed on the streets. Drones are also being used to monitor the ski

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