Bareilly: Heavy Security For Friday Prayers, Internet Shut

Internet services were suspended for 48 hours Thursday afternoon – till 3 pm on Saturday – in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly division amid ongoing tension over the ‘I love Muhammad’ poster row and in light of Dussehra and Durga Puja festivities this weekend. Police have been asked to be vigilant at grounds hosting Ramlila and Ravan Dahan shows, which draw massive crowds.