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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.
Highlights
- 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
- The protests in West Bengal’s Howrah, on Friday, turned violent after agitators allegedly torched police vehicles and booths
Latest Updates
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.
West Bengal: After Howrah district, now internet services suspended in Beldanga, Murshidabad till 6 am on June 14, to stop rumours & prevent unlawful activities.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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?"
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.