IN PHOTOS: Tension prevails in Ranchi after protests over remarks against Prophet Mohammad turn violent

Tension prevailed in several parts of the country after violent protests broke out against BJP leader Nupur Sharma for her remark against Prophet Mohammad. The protests left two dead in Ranchi, whereas two were arrested in Jammu for allegedly promoting communal harmony and for holding a protest without permission to demand the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson. Pics/AFP

Updated On: 2022-06-14 06:07 PM IST

A policeman aims a handgun at demonstrators during a protest against former India's Bharatiya Janata Party spokeswoman Nupur Sharma. Pic/Nupur Sharma

Violent protests broke out in Ranchi on Friday over the inflammatory comments made by now-suspended BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and expelled Delhi media head of BJP Naveen Jindal. The district administration acted immediately and imposed a curfew in violence-hit areas of Ranchi thereby bringing the situation under control. Pic/AFP

Eight FIRs have been lodged and police teams are investigating the matter. We have detained many people for interrogation. The matter is being investigated," Jharkhand Police Spokesperson and IG Operations, Amol V Homkar said

One person was arrested for allegedly stoking communal tension as curfew and strict restrictions under prohibitory orders remained in force in parts of Jammu region's Chenab valley for the fourth successive day on Sunday

Policemen detain a man during a protest in Srinagar on June 10, 2022. A spontaneous strike was observed in Srinagar to protest against Nupur Sharma. Pic/AFP

Tension prevailed in Jharkhand capital Ranchi on Sunday, as shops and other establishments remained shut amid heavy deployment of security forces in the wake of violent protests over controversial comments on Prophet Mohammad

Students from Delhi university display placards and shout slogans during a demonstration to condemn police firing

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