Bareilly, December 20: The Police have seized a key link in the conspiracy that engulfed the Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh in the flames of riots. The inflammatory letter, rumored to be behind the Bareilly riots, has been recovered from the home of Nadeem, a close associate of Maulana Tauqeer Raza and an IMC leader. This revelation further strengthens the police’s claims regarding the conspiracy.
On Saturday, police took accused Nadeem on four-hour remand from the court. During this time, he was taken to the district hospital for a medical examination under tight security. As soon as Nadeem arrived at the hospital, the administration was alerted. The hospital and surrounding area were turned into a cantonment. Forces from several police stations, PAC, and senior officers were deployed on the spot, while all nearby roads were sealed.
SP City Manush Pareek stated that the recovered letter is the same one that was circulated on social media to incite people to gather. Police say this is not an ordinary letter, but written evidence of a deliberate conspiracy to incite riots. A case has already been registered against Nadeem and Maulana Tauqeer Raza based on Liaqat’s complaint. It is alleged that the letter was prepared using Liaqat’s name and signature.
SP city further added that police are now preparing to send the letter for forensic examination. The investigation is zeroed in on who wrote the letter, at whose behest it went viral, and who else is involved in this conspiracy. The administration has made it clear that the strictest possible action will be taken against those who disrupt Bareilly.
It is worth noting that the situation deteriorated after the call to gather at Islamia Ground on September 26. The protest on Zila Panchayat Road turned violent. So far, 12 cases have been filed in connection with stone-pelting, damage to public property, and deadly attacks on police, and more than 100 accused have been sent to jail.