India, Oct. 6 -- BAREILLY The UP Police announced a cash reward of Rs.15,000 each for information leading to the arrest of seven associates of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) leader Tauqeer Raza, who are absconding in connection with the violence that erupted over 'I Love Muhammad' posters on September 26.

Seven people were named in the FIRs registered after the violence last month, said SSP Anurag Arya. Those on the wanted list include IMC leaders -- youth district president Sajid Saklani, city youth president Altamas Raza, Afzal Beg, Nayab alias Nimma, Bablu Khan, Nadeem and Adnan Saklaini.

Arya said seven IMC-linked leaders remain absconding despite multiple raids. Police have intensified operations and are raiding suspected hideouts....