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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .