Thane: Women from the Muslim community protest against BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her alleged remarks on Prophet Mohammad
Highlights
- The FIR has been registered by the Delhi Police and officials said they are investigating the case
- The FIR has been registered under various sections of IPC
- During a TV debate, Nupur Sharma had made controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed
The Delhi Police on Monday registered an FIR over complaints that former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was receiving threats for her controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed. Commenting on the development, a senior police official said a probe into the matter has been initiated.
The FIR has been registered under IPC sections 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence), 506 (criminal intimidation), 507 (Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) against unknown people, officials said.
Nupur Sharma case
Nupur Sharma was on Sunday expelled by the BJP as the row over their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed escalated with protests from some Muslim countries.
Amid demonstrations by Muslim groups and the sharp reaction from countries like Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, the BJP issued a statement asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces insults of any religious personality.
Sharma's comments, made in a TV debate nearly 10 days ago sparked a Twitter trend calling for a boycott of Indian products in some countries.
After the action, Sharma unconditionally withdrew her controversial statement made in the TV debate and claimed that her comments were a reaction to "continuous insult and disrespect towards our Mahadev"' (Lord Shiva).
A communication to Sharma from the BJP's disciplinary committee said she had expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.
"Pending further inquiry, you are suspended from the party and from your responsibilities, assignments if any, with immediate effect," it said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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