India, Sept. 26 -- The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday vowed strict action against miscreant elements, who "pelted stones at officials" in Bareilly amid a clash over the 'I love Mohammad' row.

Bareilly DIG Ajay Sahni said that many videos have been recorded of the incident, and the action taken will "serve as an example" so that such actions are not repeated.

".At some places, miscreant elements came forward, raising slogans on the streets, and, as you saw, they continuously started pelting stones at police and officials. Many videos of this have also been recorded. Strict action will be taken, which will serve as an example so that such acts are never repeated," Sahni told the media.

The statement comes after police and locals clashed ...