Prophet remark row: Violence erupts across several states post Friday namaz; BJP office torched in West Bengal

Protests erupted in several parts of India post Friday prayers over the Prophet remark controversy.

In some places like Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi, the crowd began pelting stones while in UP’s Prayagraj, a top police officer’s vehicle was damaged as the situation turned violent.

Here’s a look at the situation in places where demonstrations have been taking place:

Uttar Pradesh: Protests broke out at several places including Prayagraj after Friday prayers. Sloganeering took place in Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur, and Lucknow, News18 quoted a senior police official as saying.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Protests over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal that erupted earlier today, turn violent in Prayagraj. pic.twitter.com/eQKk9yDS86

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 10, 2022

In Prayagraj, the ADG’s vehicle was damaged in Atala area.

#WATCH Prayagraj ADG's vehicle damaged after a protest erupted in Atala area over controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal, earlier today

The ADG was on ground to control the law&order situation as a protest erupted pic.twitter.com/lCCYrTyBOq

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 10, 2022

Jharkhand: The situation became particularly tense in capital Ranchi where the crowd pelted stones at the police. Curfew has now been imposed in violence-hit areas of the city.

#WATCH | Jharkhand: Protest over the controversial remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma turned violent in Ranchi. Vehicles were torched and vandalised and stone-pelting occurred. Injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/Z5FIndjZzf

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2022

Reacting to the violence, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urged people not to panic. “I appeal to everyone to refrain from participating in any activities that will lead to more such crimes,” he said.

West Bengal: Protesters clashed with police in Uluberia in Howrah district. A BJP office was vandalised and torched in Uluberia.

#WATCH | West Bengal: A BJP office vandalised and torched in Uluberia, Howrah district today. Protests erupted in the district earlier today against the controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. pic.twitter.com/LY9wWFeXi6

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2022

Telangana: Protests erupted outside Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad. The crowd was dispersed following police intervention. CRPF has been deployed in the area.

#WATCH | Telangana: Protests take place outside Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad against the controversial remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma. Later, with the intervention of the Police, protesters were dispersed from the spot. Police force & CRPF deployed in the area now. pic.twitter.com/3bbY7OJ5PP

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2022

Maharashtra: A large group of women carried out a protest march in Navi Mumbai. Demonstrations were also held in Solapur.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Women carry out a protest march in Navi Mumbai against the controversial remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma. pic.twitter.com/hiFVeSHZRE

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2022

Delhi: Earlier in the day, hundreds of people gathered at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on Friday. They demanded the arrest of Nupur Sharma who was suspended as the BJP spokesperson for her controversial remarks on the Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate last month.

#WATCH People in large numbers protest at Delhi's Jama Masjid over inflammatory remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled leader Naveen Jindal, earlier today

No call for protest given by Masjid, says Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid. pic.twitter.com/Kysiz4SdxH

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2022

The Prophet remark row

Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate last month have caused massive outrage in Islamic countries.

Several nations including Iran and Qatar summoned Indian envoys over the issue.

The BJP had on Sunday suspended Sharma and expelled another spokesperson Naveen Kumar Jindal over the remarks on Prophet.

With inputs from agencies

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