Violence over Prophet remarks: In West Bengal, over 200 arrested; Kolkata police summon Nupur Sharma

Violent protests erupted in some Indian cities over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by a spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP). Within the previous few days, the distress remained sensitive in cities adore Ranchi, Prayagraj and Howrah. Authorities are urging folks to retain laws and list. 

Within the most serene pattern, the distress in parts of West Bengal is under retain an eye fixed on, DGP Manoj Malaviya said on Monday (June 13). He said police beget arrested over 200 folks from totally different parts of the divulge and lodged 42 cases. 

“Up to now, the distress is under retain an eye fixed on,” Malaviya told reporters on the West Bengal Police Headquarters. Earlier, throughout the protests, the administration had suspended internet companies and products and restricted the motion of oldsters in the affected areas. 

Meanwhile, the Kolkata police beget issued summons to Sharma. The summons were issued by Narkeldanga Police Area, under the Jap Suburban Division of Kolkata police under Part 41A of the Code of Prison Plot, 1973. Sharma has been asked to be most serene on the police station on June 20. 

Throughout the protests, clashes erupted between the agitators and police by which Domjur police station change into once attacked, police autos were torched. Many police personnel were injured. 

West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said there might maybe be strict action against the agitators. Meanwhile, several senior divulge BJP leaders including the birthday celebration’s divulge president and birthday celebration MP, Sukanta Majumdar beget demanded instant deployment of central navy in the unnerved areas. 

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

It’s possible you’ll maybe maybe maybe additionally now write for wionews.com and be a phase of the community. Part your tales and opinions with us right here.

Exit mobile version