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PICS: Protests break out across India over remarks against Prophet
Protests erupted across several parts of India, with the agitators demanding action against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her former party colleague Naveen Jindal over their remarks on Prophet Mohammad. The nationwide protests were witnessed in Delhi, Chennai, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Ludhiana, Hyderabad and Srinagar, among other places. Pics/AFP, PTI, Pallav Paliwal
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Massive protests broke out outside Jama Masjid in New Delhi demanding the arrest of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
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Activists of the Muslim non-governmental organisation Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) hold placards during a protest against BJP's ormer spokeswoman Nupur over her remarks on the Prophet Mohammed, in Chennai. Pic/AFP
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Overturned handcarts are seen in flames following a protest in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Pic/AFP
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A policeman aims a handgun at demonstrators during a protest in Ranchi. Pic/AFP
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Flames and smoke rise from vehicles on fire, that were allegedly set ablaze by miscreants during a protest in Howrah. Pic/PTI
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People belonging to Muslim community stage a protest near Park Circus in Kolkata. Pic/PTI
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People from the Muslim community shout slogans during their protest in Ahmedabad. Pic/PTI
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Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel in a scuffle with protestors at Atala area in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Pic/PTI
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Members of All India Maulayi Mission protest outside Ashrafiya Jama Masjid, in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
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Members of Muslim community take out a protest march in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Pic/PTI
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Thousands of flamingos wade through the shallow waters of the Talawe wetlands behind Nerul’s NRI Complex in Navi Mumbai. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
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