Delhi to Gujarat: Protests in many places over remarks on Prophet

Protests broke out in several places in India on Friday over remarks about Prophet Muhammad by suspended BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal that have triggered an international controversy.

Protests after Friday prayers were reported in Delhi, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kolkata, Ranchi, Howrah and other places. Protesters threw stones and clashed with the police in Ranchi, and parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

New Delhi

The protests in Delhi were carried out outside Jama Masjid where a large crowd was seen shouting slogans against Nupur Sharma, carrying placards and demanding her arrest. News agency ANI reported Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid as saying