After Haldwani, Clashes Erupt In Bareilly After Muslim Cleric Detained Over Jail Bharo Call In Gyanvapi Case

The situation remains tense in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Friday as thousands of followers of Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan took to the streets after the Islamic cleric was detained by the police for giving a 'jail bharo' call over Gyanvapi case.

Stone pelting was reported in the Shahmat Ganj area in which one person was injured, police said. The District Magistrate said the police are investigating the matter and an FIR will be lodged.

On Thursday, Tauqeer Raza Khan gave a 'jail bharo andolan' (fill the prison) call, asking his supporters to follow him in offering their arrest to police.