New Delhi: Protests erupted outside the Jama Masjid after Friday prayers with hundreds of people calling for the arrest of suspended BJP spokeswoman Nupur Sharma over her controversial statements about Prophet Mohammed. Video footage shows a large crowd of people gathered at the steps of the famous mosque, some carrying placards and shouting slogans against Sharma. A senior police officer told PTI that while some of the demonstrators left the site after some time, others continued to protest.
”Almost 1,500 people had gathered in Jama Masjid for Friday prayers. After the prayers, nearly 300 people came out and started to protest over inflammatory remarks by Nupur Sharma & Naveen Jindal,” DCP Central District, Shweta Chauhan told. “Within 10-15 minutes, we managed to bring the situation under control. Protests were done on the street, without any permission so legal action will be taken,” she added. The Delhi Police have filed a FIR against 31 persons, including AIMIM chairman Asaduddin Owaisi and controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, and a separate case against former BJP spokesman Nupur Sharma for allegedly inciting hatred and hurting religious sensibilities.
