Protests erupt across India over remarks by former BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammed

Protests erupted in several cities in India over the controversial remarks made by two now-suspended BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal against Prophet Mohammed. Protests were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states. At some places, protestors were seen holding placards after the Friday congregational prayers.

Protests were reported at several places across India on Friday against the inflammatory statements of suspended BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal. Credit: Reuters Photo

Police fired in air besides resorted to lathi-charge to control the mob which spilled out on the road after Friday prayers and pelted stones and shouted slogans at some places. In this photo, a policemen is seen detaining a protestor in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

At some places, protestors were seen holding placards after the Friday congregational prayers. Credit: AFP Photo

Kashmiri traders are seen carrying out a protest in Srinagar demanding the arrest of Nupur Sharma. Credit: AFP Photo

Hundreds of Muslims are seen raising slogans against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma after Friday prayers at Tile Wali Masjid, in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

Not just men, but women in large numbers were also seen staging the protest against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad. Credit: PTI Photo

At a few places, effigies were burnt while protestors demanded Nupur and Jindal's arrest. In this photo, Jamila Milia Islamia students are seen burning the effigies while staging a protest. Credit: PTI Photo

Protestors are seen holding placards as they protest in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

Muslims in large numbers are seen raising slogans against Nupur Sharma after Friday prayers at Tile Wali Masjid, in Lucknow. Credit: PTI Photo

Jamia Millia Islamia university students protest outside the campus, in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo