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Summons against Nupur Sharma
Kolkata: Suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was on Monday summoned by the Kolkata police for questioning over a controversial statement made by the Prophet Mohammad. He has been ordered to report to Narkeldanga police station on June 20 to record the statement.
W. The situation in Bengal is at an all-time high
Kolkata: The situation in West Bengal is now under control after the objectionable remarks about the Prophet Mohammad, the state’s Director General of Police Manoj Malviya said on Monday. Police arrested more than 200 people from different parts of the state and registered 42 cases, he said.
Demand for NIA Inquiry
Kolkata: Petitions were filed in the Kolkata High Court on Monday seeking an inquiry by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the West Bengal violence and deployment of troops to bring the situation under control. Before a bench headed by Chief Justice Prakash Srivastava, a petitioner sought an inquiry into the matter, claiming that the violence was affecting national unity.
Appeal of Muslim organization
Kolkata: An association of Muslim clerics has asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee not to allow any more rallies to protest the controversial remarks made by the Prophet Mohammad. The organization also said that citizens cannot be held hostage by violence. The Bengal Imams Association has appealed to the community not to fall into the trap of selfish motives and not to engage in violence.
325 arrested in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh police have so far arrested 325 people from eight districts in connection with the June 10 riots. Also, 13 cases were registered in nine districts. 92 persons were arrested from Prayagraj, 80 from Saharanpur, 51 from Hathras, 41 from Ambedkar Nagar, 35 from Moradabad, 16 from Firozabad, six from Aligarh and four from Jalaun.
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