Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi's violence-hit areas after protests turn violent
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi's violence-hit areas after protests turn violent

India Today  

The protests over the now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s remarks against Prophet Muhammad turned violent in Jharkhand’s capital city Ranchi on Friday. Speaking to India Today, the Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi, said that curfew will be imposed in the city's main road area. Meanwhile, massive protests over the Prophet remarks row have erupted in other parts of the country as well - including Delhi, Kolkata and Prayagraj. In Delhi, a protest erupted outside Jama Masjid after the Friday prayers with demands for the arrest of Nupur Sharma.

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Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Protests in Noida, Ghaziabad over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

India Today  

Two separate protests were held on Sunday in Noida and Ghaziabad against the violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, joined by BJP leaders and Hindu organisations. In Ghaziabad, BJP leader and Supreme Court lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay addressed the gathering, accusing human rights organisations of turning a blind eye to the situation in Bangladesh. The Hindu Samaj Raksha Samiti, which took part …

Nuh violence: Congress MLA Mamman Khan was in touch with rioters, says Haryana Home Minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: Congress MLA Mamman Khan was in touch with rioters, says Haryana Home Minister

Firstpost  

Violence had rocked the Nuh and Gurugram districts of Haryana during a religious march organised by the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on July 31. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, were killed in the clashes and more than 200 were injured. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday alleged that Congress MLA Mamman Khan was …

Anatomy of a riot
1 year, 5 months ago

Anatomy of a riot

The Hindu  

Though Hindu-Muslim violence is not new in India, the one that erupted in Nuh district and Gurgaon in Haryana recently has perhaps opened a new chapter in terms of its nature, character and consequences on Indian polity. Given the state response, it looks like the Muslim minority may end up paying a disproportionately greater price, as has often been the …

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij

Live Mint  

Speaking on Haryana violence, state home minister Anil Vij said that the government has formed a special committee which includes the members from the IT Cell. During the protest, the organizations submitted a memorandum to the President, the Governor of Haryana, and the Chief Minister, urging them to take stringent action against the perpetrators responsible for the Nuh violence. Earlier …

Sabarkantha police detains Bajrang Dal leaders who sought permission for protest against anti-Hindu violence in Nuh, released later
1 year, 5 months ago

Sabarkantha police detains Bajrang Dal leaders who sought permission for protest against anti-Hindu violence in Nuh, released later

Op India  

On Wednesday, August 2, Bajrang Dal workers from Himmatnagar who went to seek police permission to protest against anti-Hindu violence in Haryana were detained by the police. The Sabarkantha district Bajrang Dal coordinator, and co-coordinator of the Himmatnagar region, visited the SP office to seek permission regarding the protest, where they were detained by the police. VHP tweeted, “As per …

Nuh Violence: Gurugram offices go WFH, Internet ban extended till August 5
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh Violence: Gurugram offices go WFH, Internet ban extended till August 5

Live Mint  

Haryana Nuh Violence: The situation remains critical in sub-divisions of Gurugram after communal violence erupted between a group of young men and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad during a religious procession on Monday in the Nuh district of Haryana that claimed six lives and left more than 20 police personnel injured. Nuh Violence: Here are top 10 updates on Gurugram situation …

Nuh violence: Supreme Court issues notice to UP, Haryana and Delhi amid clashes
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh violence: Supreme Court issues notice to UP, Haryana and Delhi amid clashes

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi in the wake of communal clashes in Nuh, Gurugram and neighbouring areas. Earlier in the day a plea before the Supreme Court had noted that 23 protest marches had been announced by right-wing groups Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in various parts of the National Capital Region …

Haryana Nuh violence: VHP to hold ‘major demonstration’ in Noida today
1 year, 5 months ago

Haryana Nuh violence: VHP to hold ‘major demonstration’ in Noida today

Live Mint  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a right-wing organisation, plans to hold "major demonstration" in Noida today to protest communal violence in Haryana. The VHP alleges that a specific community attacked pilgrims during a religious procession organised by its youth wing, the Bajrang Dal, to the Nallhad Shiv Temple in Nuh. Two police home guards have died, while pilgrims, Bajrang Dal workers …

Nuh Violence: Unrest grips Nuh, Gurugram, WFH mandates for employees. 10 points
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh Violence: Unrest grips Nuh, Gurugram, WFH mandates for employees. 10 points

Live Mint  

The communal violence that started in Nuh district spread to neighbouring areas, including Gurugram, leading to a series of clashes on Tuesday. All educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and coaching centres will remain closed on Tuesday in Gurugram in light of the clashes, the district Information and Public Relations officer of Gurugram said. The Delhi Police enhanced patrolling in the …

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace
1 year, 5 months ago

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace

News 18  

Violence in Haryana’s Nuh Updates: A flag march was conducted by Rapid Action Force in Gururgam’s Badshahpur early on Wednesday as tensions continue in the National Capital Region amid reports of arson in sector 70, where several roadside shops were set on fire by an angry mob. “Twenty companies of central forces have been deployed in Haryana, with 14 of …

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court directed on Wednesday the Centre as well as concerned state governments to deploy additional forces and install CCTV cameras to ensure no violence takes place in Delhi and neighbouring regions during VHP and Bajrang Dal's protest marches over the communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh. The top court passed the order after senior advocate C U Singh, appearing …

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4

India TV News  

Amid protest marches and demonstrations being organised against the violence in Haryana's Nuh, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and governments. Protests by VHP, Bajrang Dal Meanwhile, Members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday staged protests in several parts of the national capital against the violence that broke out in the Nuh …

Nuh violence spreads to Gurugram as mob vandalises shops
1 year, 5 months ago

Nuh violence spreads to Gurugram as mob vandalises shops

Op India  

As the communal clashes that originated in Nuh spilt over to Gurugram, a new wave of violence flared up in Badshahpur on Tuesday. In Gurugram, one death was reported near the Sector 57 mosque, and in Sohna, five vehicles were torched, and 2-3 shops were vandalized,” stated Gurugram deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav on Tuesday, as reported by news agency PTI. …

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by opposition protests over ethnic clashes in a remote northeastern state in which more than 130 people have been killed since May. Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur …

Odisha: Curfew lifted from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur | Details
1 year, 8 months ago

Odisha: Curfew lifted from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur | Details

India TV News  

Odisha : Amid no apprehension of a breach of peace and an improved law and order situation, the authority has withdrawn the curfew from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur. In view of the clash between two groups during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, a curfew was imposed in six police station areas in Sambalpur City. The Sambalpur city witnessed two classes this …

‘Muslims must stay away from Garba’: A viral tweet and a conversation I must have with my readers
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Muslims must stay away from Garba’: A viral tweet and a conversation I must have with my readers

Op India  

On the 29th of September, an innocuous tweet about Garba made me the subject of an ocean of support, but also of sub-human vitriol, abuse and slander. She termed Hindus “Hindutva Fascists” for asking Muslims to stay away, given that certain sections of the Muslim community mock, desecrate and abuse Hindu deities. — Arfa Khanum Sherwani October 1, 2022 Today, …

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks
2 years, 4 months ago

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks

Hindustan Times  

Protests continued in Hyderabad’s old city for a second day on Wednesday over suspended Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker T Raja Singh’s alleged remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Singh said he has now received the police notice asking him to appear for questioning within 24 hours. “Similar cases were filed against me in different police stations.” In Hyderabad’s Shah Ali Banda, protesters …

Nupur Sharma 'single-handedly responsible for what's happening' in country: SC
2 years, 6 months ago

Nupur Sharma 'single-handedly responsible for what's happening' in country: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma as it said: “She is single-handedly responsible for what is happening in the country”. Nupur Sharma's comments on Prophet Mohammed - amid the dispute over Gyanvapi mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi - had triggered a huge row. Sharma's “loose tongue has set the entire country on …

Prophet remarks made to provoke, should have apologised on TV: SC raps Nupur Sharma
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet remarks made to provoke, should have apologised on TV: SC raps Nupur Sharma

India Today  

The Supreme Court came down heavily on suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma over her remarks against the Prophet that sparked a major controversy. While hearing the plea of Nupur Sharma seeking the transfer of all the FIRs registered against her in many states for alleged remarks on Prophet to Delhi for investigation, the SC on Friday said that she has …

Prophet Remark Row: Owaisi Says Nupur Sharma Will Soon Be Made A Big Leader, Demands Her Arrest
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet Remark Row: Owaisi Says Nupur Sharma Will Soon Be Made A Big Leader, Demands Her Arrest

ABP News  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that former BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma will be projected as a big leader and can also become a contender for Delhi CM’s post, news agency ANI reported. Earlier, Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan also sought immediate arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal. BJP …

Prophet row: Heavy police deployment, drone surveillance in view of Friday prayers in UP
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet row: Heavy police deployment, drone surveillance in view of Friday prayers in UP

India TV News  

Highlights Tight security, drone surveillance in UP today 200 companies of PAC, 50 companies of RAF have been deployed to maintain peace 53 districts have been identified under two categories: hyper-sensitive and sensitive Prophet row: Drone surveillance is being carried out in sensitive areas across major cities of Uttar Pradesh in view of Friday prayers and also the protests over …

Prophet remarks: Another case against Nupur Sharma in Maharashtra
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remarks: Another case against Nupur Sharma in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Maharashtra’s Beed police have registered a case against suspended BJP functionary Nupur Sharma in connection with her alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad, an official said on June 16. An advocate, Sayyed Azim, had complained to the Beed police, alleging that Ms. Sharma’s remarks made during a TV debate hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims, the official said. Based on …

Prophet row: Mumbai police meets Ulamas, urge not to participate in protests after prayers on Friday
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Mumbai police meets Ulamas, urge not to participate in protests after prayers on Friday

India Today  

Senior officials of Mumbai police held a meeting with Ulamas and urged them not to participate in a protest scheduled this Friday against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief and grandson of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar, announced a massive agitation in Mumbai on June 17 against the remarks made by Nupur Sharma on Prophet. Additional Commissioners of …

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims
2 years, 7 months ago

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Protests have been erupting in many Indian cities to condemn the demolition of homes and businesses belonging to Muslims, in what critics call a growing pattern of “bulldozer justice” aimed at punishing activists from the minority group. The protests were sparked by derogatory remarks about Islam and the Prophet Muhammed made recently by two spokespeople of Prime …

Ranchi violence: 29 arrested so far for protesting after Friday prayers
2 years, 7 months ago

Ranchi violence: 29 arrested so far for protesting after Friday prayers

India TV News  

Ranchi violence: Protests had broken out in Ranchi on June 10, after Friday prayers, against remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal against Prophet Mohammad. "A total of 29 people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence in Ranchi on Friday, 10th June," said Ranchi Police. Two people died and several …

Prophet Remarks Row: 350 Arrested in UP for June 10 Violence
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: 350 Arrested in UP for June 10 Violence

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh Police has so far arrested 350 people from eight districts in connection with the violence that erupted in parts of the state on June 10 over now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad. At least six cities witnessed violence on June 10 after protests against Sharma's remarks spun out of control. Of the 350 …

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations

News 18  

In the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh Police’s action against those involved in violence and arson following a stir last Friday, Muslim organisations and NGOs have urged community members to avoid similar protests and demonstrations over the derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s Uttar Pradesh unit has also asked its party workers to not participate in …

Prophet row: Bajrang Dal to hold nationwide protest against violence over Nupur Sharma's remark
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Bajrang Dal to hold nationwide protest against violence over Nupur Sharma's remark

India TV News  

Highlights VHP said that Bajrang Dal activists will be holding a nationwide protest on June 16. Nupur Sharma Prophet Remark: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday said that Bajrang Dal activists will be holding a nationwide protest this week against the recent incidents of violence in parts of the country over remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The RSS affiliate said its …

Amid FIRs and arrests, uneasy calm prevails in U.P.’s Saharanpur
2 years, 7 months ago

Amid FIRs and arrests, uneasy calm prevails in U.P.’s Saharanpur

The Hindu  

Days after violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur over the controversial remarks made by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammed, uneasy calm prevails in the city amid filing of various FIRs and arrests. Mr. Upadhyaya said, “I’ve never seen such a crowd, I could recall the 2014 attacks but this was even more intense.” Subhash Gulati, 73, who …

Nupur Sharma row: Protests continue, houses of protesters demolished in UP
2 years, 7 months ago

Nupur Sharma row: Protests continue, houses of protesters demolished in UP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Kolkata: Protests and the imposition of curfews continued in several states over the two erstwhile BJP spokespersons remarks over Prophet Mohammad. Heavy police deployment was seen in Silchar, Ranchi, Howrah, Prayagraj and parts of Jammu and Kashmir after violent protests over derogatory comments on Prophet Mohammed by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. To tackle the protests in Uttar Pradesh, …

Prophet remarks row: 18-year-old suspected key conspirator behind Saharanpur violence arrested
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remarks row: 18-year-old suspected key conspirator behind Saharanpur violence arrested

India TV News  

Highlights The accused was identified as Muzammil, who is a student in a madarsa Muzammil was seen provoking groups to join the protests As many as 82 people have so far been arrested from the city in the matter Prophet remarks row: The Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday arrested an 18-year-old youth in connection with the violence that erupted in …

Prophet remarks row: Over 400 arrested in several states, demolition of rioters' properties in UP continues
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Over 400 arrested in several states, demolition of rioters' properties in UP continues

India TV News  

Highlights More than 400 people have been arrested in several states in relation to Friday violence In Uttar Pradesh, district authorities continued demolition of illegal properties of rioters Violence had erupted in several states against Nupur Sharma's Prophet remarks post Friday prayers Prophet remarks row: Over 400 people have been arrested including 316 alone in Uttar Pradesh so far in …

Prophet Mohammad remark row: Thane Police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for enquiry tomorrow
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Mohammad remark row: Thane Police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma for enquiry tomorrow

Firstpost  

Some Gulf nations expressed outrage against the controversial remarks against the Prophet. The country has been witnessing protests Thane: Bhiwandi city police in Thane district summoned suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma and asked her to appear for enquiry tomorrow for a matter pertaining to a controversial religious remark. While responding to the summon sent by the Bhiwandi police, …

Prophet row: Deceased were not part of protest march in Ranchi, claim families
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Deceased were not part of protest march in Ranchi, claim families

The Hindu  

Family members of the two persons who succumbed to gunshot wounds during protests on June 10 in Ranchi against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, have claimed they were not a part of the procession that was taken out to condemn the comments. Two persons identified as Mohammad Mudassir Alam who was also known as Kaifi, and Mohammad Sahil died while …

Protest outside Jama Masjid: Two held for disrupting communal harmony
2 years, 7 months ago

Protest outside Jama Masjid: Two held for disrupting communal harmony

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Two men have been arrested for allegedly disrupting communal harmony and holding protest without permission in Jama Masjid area here last week to demand the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her remarks against Prophet Mohammad, police said on Sunday. The two were arrested on Saturday night and have been identified as Mohd Nadeem, resident of …

Prophet Muhammad Remark Row: Offensive Social Media Post Sparks Protest In Telangana's Adilabad
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Muhammad Remark Row: Offensive Social Media Post Sparks Protest In Telangana's Adilabad

ABP News  

New Delhi: An offensive social media post has sparked strong protest creating mild tension in Telangana's Adilabad town. On Saturday night, a large number of people gathered in front of the One Town police station, demanding action against the man who made derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad in a WhatsApp group. Police registered a case under Indian Penal Code Section …

Protests after Prophet remarks row | Updates
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests after Prophet remarks row | Updates

The Hindu  

As the Uttar Pradesh Government intensified its crackdown against the Muslim protestors on June 11, several members of the ruling BJP, including its state president Swatantra Dev Singh, endorsed using bulldozers to demolish the properties of the accused persons. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed on June 12 in West Bengal’s Howrah district, where Section 144 of CrPc has been clamped …

Protests over Prophet remark: 60 arrested as Bengal on boil, SIT to probe Ranchi violence | Top Points
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests over Prophet remark: 60 arrested as Bengal on boil, SIT to probe Ranchi violence | Top Points

India Today  

Tension prevailed in several parts of the country after violent protests erupted on Friday against the allegedly inflammatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. While clashes claimed two lives in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, West Bengal’s Howrah remained on the boil as protesters went on a rampage, setting fire to houses and vandalising property, and skirmished with …

Hundreds arrested in India amid continued tensions over Prophet Mohammad 'insults'
2 years, 7 months ago

Hundreds arrested in India amid continued tensions over Prophet Mohammad 'insults'

ABC  

A youth in India's Kashmir has been arrested for posting a video threatening to behead a former spokesperson of India's ruling party who had made derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad, according to officials. Key points: The video, circulated on YouTube, has been withdrawn The outrage against the comments made by the two BJP spokespeople has trended on Twitter At …

Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments
2 years, 7 months ago

Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments

Al Jazeera  

Muslims in India have taken to the streets to protest against anti-Islamic comments made by two members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. In northern Uttar Pradesh state police said they had arrested 230 alleged rioters after unrest spread across several towns after Friday prayers. Earlier this month, the BJP suspended its spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and …

Prophet row: Mob of over 1,000 target local train, pelt stones in Nadia, West Bengal
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Mob of over 1,000 target local train, pelt stones in Nadia, West Bengal

India TV News  

Highlights A local train was made target during protests in West Bengal amid Prophet row Mob of over 1,000 people pelted stones on a local train, injuring few people Train services on the route were halted after the incident Prophet row: A local train in Bethuadhari, Nadia, West Bengal was vandalised amid protest by locals against controversial religious remarks by …

Nupur Sharma Prophet remark: 2 arrested in Jama Masjid protest case, section 153A added
2 years, 7 months ago

Nupur Sharma Prophet remark: 2 arrested in Jama Masjid protest case, section 153A added

India TV News  

Highlights 2 people have been arrested in the Jama Masjid protests case. Nupur Sharma Prophet remark: At least 2 people have been arrested in the Jama Masjid protests case, the Delhi Police informed on Sunday. After the Friday prayers, a large crowd of people had gathered on the steps of the famous mosque, carrying placards and shouting slogans against Sharma …

Prophet row: AIMIM's Farooq Shabdi warns of bigger agitation if Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal not arrested
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: AIMIM's Farooq Shabdi warns of bigger agitation if Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal not arrested

India TV News  

Highlights AIMIM leader says suspended BJP leader's Prophet remarks have hurt sentiments of Muslims Farooq Shabdi said that if there was unrest, disturbance, then only the AIMIM is not responsible Shabdi warns of bigger movements if Nupur Sharma, Naveen Kumar are not arrested Prophet row: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Solapur district chief Farooq Shabdi, who gathered people here after …

Prophet Muhammad remarks row protests: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah violence intensifies, action against agitators in UP
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Muhammad remarks row protests: 2 dead in Ranchi, Howrah violence intensifies, action against agitators in UP

Firstpost  

Tension prevailed in several parts of the country a day after the violent protests against the controversial remarks by BJP’s now-sacked two functionaries on Prophet Muhammad Ranchi/Kolkata/Lucknow: Two people succumbed to gunshot wounds in Jharkhand capital Ranchi and fresh demonstrations were held in West Bengal’s Howrah on Saturday as tension prevailed in several parts of the country a day after …

Protests against Prophet remarks | One more death in Ranchi
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests against Prophet remarks | One more death in Ranchi

The Hindu  

At least two people died and several others injured following violence in Ranchi’s main road area on Friday in protest against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed. For several hours, the violent clash between police and people from minority community had ensued after Friday’s prayer in Ranchi. The protestors, mostly young people, were demanding arrest of …

Complaint filed in Kolkata against Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal
2 years, 7 months ago

Complaint filed in Kolkata against Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal

India Today  

The Calcutta Khilafat Committee on Friday filed a complaint against Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal at the Jorasanko police station in Kolkata asking them to file an FIR against the two figures. The complaint said that Nupur Sharma on May 27 “maliciously started insulting our Prophet Hazrat Mohammad. The complaint said Naveen Kumar Jindal, the former media chief of Delhi …

Protests against Prophet remarks | In U.P., BJP members seek ‘revenge by bulldozer’
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests against Prophet remarks | In U.P., BJP members seek ‘revenge by bulldozer’

The Hindu  

A Prayagraj-based political activist Javed Mohammad was among 255 persons arrested across eight districts in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the stone-pelting and illegal gathering during protests after Friday prayers against the comments made on Prophet Muhammed by two BJP leaders recently. Senior Superintendent of Police of Prayagraj, Ajay Kumar, said police found through Mr. Javed’s WhatsApp chat that he …

Petrol bombs hurled at temple premises with priest inside amid protest over Prophet row in Ranchi
2 years, 7 months ago

Petrol bombs hurled at temple premises with priest inside amid protest over Prophet row in Ranchi

India Today  

After violent protests raged in Jharkhand’s Ranchi on Friday, unidentified miscreants hurled petrol bombs at a temple in the city later that night, police said. The priest of Surya Mandir and his family were asleep on the temple premises when four petrol bombs were hurled inside. The attack on the temple came hours after an irate mob swept through parts …

Prophet row: Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma's controversial remark
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma's controversial remark

Firstpost  

Thakur made this statement as the central leadership of the BJP, following the massive uproar over the Nupur Sharma incident, has reportedly asked its leaders to refrain from criticising any religion Bhopal: Amid protests in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, party’s Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur …

Prophet row: Situation in Bengal's Howrah 'peaceful'; Section 144 to continue, internet services suspended
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Situation in Bengal's Howrah 'peaceful'; Section 144 to continue, internet services suspended

Firstpost  

Protests erupted in several parts of Howrah district on Friday over controversial remarks by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal on Prophet Mohammad. Kolkata: The situation in West Bengal’s Howrah district, which on Friday witnessed violent protests against controversial remarks of suspended BJP spokespersons, was peaceful on Saturday morning even as prohibitory orders under Section 144 …

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