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Massive protests erupted across the country including in Delhi, Hyderabad and some cities in UP on Friday over remarks by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her former colleague Naveen Jindal that have triggered an international row.
The Uttar Pradesh Police were seen using lathis to hit protesters before arresting them today in Prayagraj, where a demonstration was held in parts of the city.
Protests erupted across several cities in India on Friday against the controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed made by suspended BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, with the agitators demanding their arrest.
The government today denied that a visiting Iranian minister raised the controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad by members of the ruling BJP, which has sparked furious reactions from at least 15 Islamic nations.
Lok Sabha member Asaduddin Owaisi and controversial religious leader Yati Narasimhananda have also been named in an FIR or police case registered against by the Delhi police for remarks that allegedly hurt religious sentiments.