Nupur Sharma Comment on Prophet Row Live: Kolkata police releases WB BJP President Sukanta Majumdar

Nupur Sharma Remark Live: After violence erupted in West Bengal's Howrah district on June 10, fresh clashes between police and stone-pelting protestors broke out on Saturday morning.

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Nupur Sharma Remark Live: Protests erupted in several parts of the country on Friday (June 10) against the objectionable remarks of now-former BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal against Prophet Mohammad. Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma has caused an international storm after her remarks on Prophet Muhammad on a TV news debate. Her comments were also condemned by several gulf countries recently.

After the collective statement of gulf countries, protests also broke out in India demanding the arrest of Nupur Sharma.

The protests in West Bengal’s Howrah, on Friday, turned violent after agitators allegedly torched police vehicles and booths, ANI reported. Hundreds of protestors blocked roads in different parts of the Howrah district and also clashed with the police, as per PTI.

A skirmish broke out between the protestors and the police personnel at Dhulagarh, Panchla and Uluberia when the cops tried to remove the blockade on National Highway-6. As per the West Bengal police, they resorted to baton-charge to disperse the crowd at Dhulagarh and Panchla, while the demonstrators allegedly pelted stones in response.

According to reports, more than 70 persons have been arrested according to West Bengal Police. Raids to arrest more persons are still ongoing and will continue throughout the night. Section 144 CrPC imposed in parts of Howrah district till June 15 and internet services have also been suspended across the Howrah district.

In the most latest development, on June 11, there were reports of fresh clashes between police and protestors at Panchla Bazaar in Howrah. The police used tear gas shells to disperse the protestors who were pelting stones.

Stay tuned to Zee News for latest developments on the West Bengal protests over Prophet Muhammad row.

11 June 2022

18:30 IST

Kolkata police releases BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar. He was arrested by police under preventive sections when he was on the way to the Howrah protest site.

18:30 IST

West Bengal: After Howrah district, now internet services suspended in Beldanga, Murshidabad till 6 am on June 14, to stop rumours & prevent unlawful activities.

16:51 IST

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, TMC MP, has demanded Nupur Sharma’s arrest. “Why is she (Nupur Sharma) still not arrested? BJP wants to keep this issue alive to create differences. We condemn this,” he said. 

16:03 IST

People in large numbers protest at Delhi's Jama Masjid over inflammatory remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal. No call for protest given by Masjid, says Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid.

16:00 IST

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar detained 

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar was detained by police when he was on the way to the Howrah protest site as Section 144 remains in effect at the site.

15:23 IST

National General-Secretary, All India Tanzeem Ulema-e-Islam, Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi said, "Prophet Muhammad said that a good Muslim is one who gives no pain to anyone with his hands (deeds) or tongue (words)...So I appeal to everyone to protest within purview of law."

14:34 IST

West Bengal violence

Police attempt to douse fire after a fresh clash broke out b/w police & protesters in Panchla Bazaar, Howrah. Sec 144 CrPC imposed in & around the stretches of National Highways & Railway Stations under the jurisdiction of Uluberia-Sub Division, Howrah extended till June 15.

WB | Police attempt to douse fire after a fresh clash broke out b/w police & protesters in Panchla Bazaar, Howrah

Sec 144 CrPC imposed in & around the stretches of National Highways & Railway Stations under the jurisdiction of Uluberia-Sub Division, Howrah extended till June 15 pic.twitter.com/tmBYROTz5M

— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2022

13:13 IST

CM Mamata Banerjee lashes out at BJP over Bengal violence

The Chief Minister's official Twitter account posted today (June 11) in Bengali which roughly translates to, "As I have said before, for the past two days, incidents of violence have brought life to a standstill in Howrah. There are some political parties behind this and they want to cause riots - but these things will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against all of them. Why should people suffer because of BJP's sin?"

আগেও বলেছি, দুদিন ধরে হাওড়ার জনজীবন স্তব্ধ করে হিংসাত্মক ঘটনা ঘটানো হচ্ছে । এর পিছনে কিছু রাজনৈতিক দল আছে এবং তারা দাঙ্গা করাতে চায়- কিন্তু এসব বরদাস্ত করা হবে না এবং এ সবের বিরুদ্ধে কঠোর ব্যবস্থা হবে। পাপ করল বিজেপি, কষ্ট করবে জনগণ?

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 11, 2022

13:04 IST

Cancellations of trains due to violent protests

Owing to the violence, several long-distance trains in West Bengal were cancelled or delayed on Friday and Saturday.

12:51 IST

Aftermath of violence in West Bengal's Howrah

Sec 144 CrPC imposed in & around the stretches of National Highways & Railway Stations under the jurisdiction of Uluberia-Sub Division, Howrah extended till 15th June. (ANI)

WB | Sec 144 CrPC imposed in & around the stretches of National Highways & Railway Stations under the jurisdiction of Uluberia-Sub Division, Howrah extended till 15th June

Violent protests broke out here yesterday over the controversial remark of suspended BJP spox Nupur Sharma pic.twitter.com/JkwoidjyL2

— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2022

12:46 IST

Protestors allegedly vandalise police station, BJP party office

Amid the Nupur Sharma remark row, the Domjur police station in West Bengal was vadalised by miscreants and police kiosk was allegedly set on fire on Friday (June 10). The BJP party office in Panchla, West Bengal, was also reportedly set on fire.

#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

12:45 IST

Fresh clash b/w Police & a group of protesters breaks out at Panchla Bazaar in Howrah. Police use tear gas shells to disperse them as protesters pelt stones. (ANI)

#WATCH | West Bengal: Fresh clash b/w Police & a group of protesters breaks out at Panchla Bazaar in Howrah. Police use tear gas shells to disperse them as protesters pelt stones

Violent protests broke out here y'day over controversial remarks of suspended BJP spox Nupur Sharma. pic.twitter.com/8ZhZ2bNVMG

— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2022