Prophet Row Highlights: Bhiwandi police issues summons to Nupur Sharma, asks her to appear on June 13

At least 60 people were arrested on Saturday after a wave of fresh violence in the industrial district of Howrah, parts of Murshidabad district and South 24 Parganas, as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowed to take strict action against “those attempting to instigate riots in the state.” Meanwhile the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested 304 people from various districts in the state in connection with Friday's violence during protests over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed.

Bhiwandi police issues summons to Nupur Sharma, asks her to appear on June 13

Bhiwandi city police in Thane district of Maharashtra issued summonsto suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and askedher to appear for enquiry in the matter tomorrow, June 13.While responding to the summon sent by Bhiwandi police, Nupur Sharma's lawyer has sent mail to the police seeking a few more days for her to appear for the enquiry. (ANI)

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Two accused namely Mohd Faheem Khan & Nisar Ahmad arrested by police pertaining to holding posters, raising slogans & hooting against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma & expelled leader Naveen Jindal during an unlawful assembly at Jama Masjid in Delhi on June 10: Delhi Police (ANI)

Demolition drive takes place at residence of Prayagraj violence accused Javed Ahmed

It is high time Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the "proliferation of hate speech and Islamophobic incidents" in the country: Shashi Tharoor

"The existence of a blasphemy law tends to encourage both excessive frivolous litigation and mob misconduct by those who take the law into their own hands. I think our current hate speech laws and Section 295A are quite adequate to deal with such misbehaviour," Tharoor said.

The issue is of the willingness of the police and local authorities to enforce the law, without fear or favour, against whoever violates it, he said.

"Exemplary action against any and all offenders will have a salutary effect in reducing such cases in future," the Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram said.

Saharanpur, UP | 71 have been arrested as of yet. We've found CCTV footage via which we are identifying them. We're taking action only after we find solid proof so we do not have to let them go: SP City, Rajesh Kumar on Saharanpur protests

We have met the DIG to appeal for peace and will meet the DCP. We are also trying to meet the DGP, Governor & the CM. An SIT has been formed to probe the violence in Ranchi, and the report will come in a week: Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

Uttar Pradesh: Posters & flags being taken out of the residence of Prayagraj violence accused Javed Ahmed, during the demolition drive.

In a shocking revelation, it has been found that minors have been at the forefront of the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad.

According to a senior police official , majority of the protesters in Kanpur, Prayagraj, Saharanpur and Moradabad were minors.

The family members of two persons who succumbed to gunshot wounds during Friday's protests in Ranchi against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed, have claimed they were not a part of the procession that was taken out to condemn the comments.

Two people identified as Mohammad Mudassir Kaifi and Mohammad Sahil died and over two dozen people were injured in protests and subsequent clashes that rocked the state capital on Friday over the remarks made by two suspended BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad, officials said.

Shakib Ansari, the brother of Sahil, however, said he did not participate in Friday’s protest march.

"My brother Md Sahil had gone to Ranchi Main Road for some work after the Friday Namaz. He was not part of the procession, but he received bullet injuries and died,” Ansari told reporters.

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Uneasy calm prevailed on Sunday in West Bengal's Howrah district, where Section 144 of CrPc has been clamped in some areas and internet services suspended following violent protests over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad

The situation in Murshidabad's Beldanga, Rejinagar and Shaktipur police station areas, where internet services have been suspended following violent protests over the row, is also peaceful.

More than 100 people have been arrested in the two districts for their alleged involvement in the violent incidents.

Police conducted route marches in several areas of Howrah district including Uluberia, Panchla, Jagatballavpur and Dhulagarh on Saturday night as large contingents of security forces were deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

Two men have been arrested for allegedly promoting communal harmony and for holding a protest without permission to demand the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her remarks against Prophet Mohammad in Jama Masjid area here, police said

The two were arrested on Saturday night and have been identified as Mohd Nadeem (43), resident of Jama Masjid area, and Faheem (37), resident of Turkman Gate area, they said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shweta Chauhan said, "On June 10, an FIR was registered in Jama Masjid police station against the protesters under section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of Indian Penal Code as a protest was held in Jama Masjid area after Friday prayers without any permission. Also, section 153A IPC has been added for promoting communal disharmony in the area."

Investigation is on to identify other persons involved, she said.

All states where violence has taken place must ensure strict action & investigation so such incidents do not repeat themselves: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Mumbai police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma on June 25 in connection with a case over her controversial remarks about Prophet Mohammad

The Bhiwandi police in Maharashtra have summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma to record a statement on Monday in connection with her alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, an official said on Sunday. Besides, expelled BJP functionary Naveen Kumar Jindal has also been asked by the Bhiwandi police in Thane district to record his statement on June 15 over his alleged controversial tweets against Prophet Mohammad, senior police inspector Chetan Kakade told reporters. The Bhiwandi police had registered a case against Sharma following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30

71 people have been arrested so far, in connection with Saharanpur violence: Uttar Pradesh Police

Uttar Pradesh | A total of 304 accused arrested till 8 am today, in the wake of protests in the state on June 10

Prophet Row | Police release WB BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar after his arrest under preventive sections for trying to visit Howrah

Jharkhand | Internet services have been resumed in Ranchi

The district administration suspended the internet services on June 10 after the protest over the controversial remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma turned violent.

Jama Masjid protest | Section 153A added and 2 persons arrested by central district police last night: DCP Central District Shweta Chauhan

Jamaat e Islami Pakistan supported shout anti-Indian slogans during a protest march against BJP's Nupur Sharma’s remarks on the Prophet Mohammed, in Lahore

Violence in Ranchi due to weak leadership : BJP

BJP on Saturday said the violence in Ranchi in which two lives were lost was the outcome of weak leadership and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren "in the interest of the state".

Procession taken out in Bhadohi in support of Nupur Sharma despite Sec 144, case filed

A case was registered at the Gopiganj police station after a procession, in support of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, was taken out on Saturday evening despite prohibitory orders being in place, an official said.