Protests over “I Love Muhammad” posters turned violent in Uttar Pradesh. Bareilly witnessed stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism after Friday prayers. Police used lathi charge and tear gas to disperse crowds. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against miscreants. Religious and political leaders appealed for calm. The unrest spread to several other states. Authorities ensured heightened security for upcoming festivals.

Terrorists are positioned at Line of Control launch pads, actively seeking to infiltrate Kashmir before the onset of winter, a senior BSF officer confirmed. Security forces remain highly alert and fully prepared to thwart these attempts, which typically increase ahead of snowfall. Two infiltration bids have already been foiled this year due to tight security and modern surveillance.

A five-year-old boy was beheaded by a mentally unstable man in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar in front of his mother. The attacker was thrashed by locals and died later.