New Delhi: Two protestors died and eight of them injured after protests against the remarks about Prophet Muhammad turned violent in Jharkhand’s Ranchi on Friday, ANI reported. Four police personnel were also injured. A curfew was imposed in the violence-hit areas of the city and the internet suspended till 6 am on Saturday. Protests erupted in several parts of India on Friday against the remarks made by two BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal about the Prophet. On June 5, the BJP had suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal after a diplomatic backlash from many Muslim-majority countries. Demonstrations took place in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Telangana, among other places on Friday. In most cities, including Delhi, Kolkata and Prayagraj, the protests started after Friday prayers.
On Saturday, Ranchi police chief Anshuman Kumar told NDTV that the protestors died of gunshot wounds. He said that injured persons, including the police officers, were being treated. “We will first identity those involved in the violence, question them and then arrest them,” he added.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that incident of violence was worrisome, reported ANI. “Public of Jharkhand have always been very sensitive and tolerant,” Soren said. “I appeal to everyone to refrain from participating in any activities that will lead to more such crimes.”
