Bareilly: Security was strengthened in several sensitive areas here ahead of the evening prayers on Friday, a week after the city witnessed violence following the congregational prayers.

The district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police were seen patrolling the city with heavy force since morning while clerics from the Ala Hazrat Dargah appealed to residents to maintain peace.

Internet restrictions remained in place in Bareilly and very few people were seen in markets.

On September 26, locals and police clashed in the heart of the city following Friday prayers after the cancellation of a proposed protest over the \"I Love Muhammad\" posters. Several people were injured in the clashes.

Police have lodged 10 FIRs and booked hundreds, mostly unidentified suspects, for the vi

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