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May 10, 2026
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, have declared a high alert and taken extraordinary security measures in light of ongoing Dussehra celebrations and recent communal unrest. Internet services have been suspended, heavy police deployment has been carried out, and religious leaders have appealed for peace after violent clashes in the city last week.
The state home department announced that all mobile internet, SMS, broadband, and data services in Bareilly district would remain suspended from 3:00 pm on October 2 (Thursday) to 3:00 pm on October 4 (Saturday).
Home Secretary Gaurav Dayal said the decision was taken under Section 7 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services Rules, 2017, citing fears that social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube could be misused to spread rumours or incite violence during the festivals.
