By PTI
NEW DELHI: Two males have been arrested for allegedly selling communal concord and for holding a protest with out permission to demand the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her remarks in opposition to Prophet Mohammad in Jama Masjid space right here, police mentioned on Sunday.
The two had been arrested on Saturday night time and have been recognized as Mohd Nadeem (43), resident of Jama Masjid space, and Faheem (37), resident of Turkman Gate space, they mentioned.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shweta Chauhan mentioned, “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 determine different individuals concerned, she mentioned.
According to police, after the Friday prayers, a big crowd of individuals had gathered on the steps of the well-known mosque, carrying placards and shouting slogans in opposition to Sharma and Naveen Jindal, former head of the Delhi BJP’s media unit, for allegedly making derogatory remarks in opposition to the Prophet.
On Friday, the DCP had mentioned, “Around 1,500 people had gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers. When the prayers ended peacefully, some people came outside, started showing placards and shouted slogans. Some others also joined them later and the numbers went up to around 300.”
“Police deployment always remains at Jama Masjid during Friday prayers. The protesters were dispersed within 10 to 15 minutes and the situation is peaceful,” Chauhan mentioned.
Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, had distanced himself from the protest, saying “nobody knows who the protesters were” and demanded motion in opposition to such folks.
The row over the remarks in opposition to Prophet Mohammad escalated final week with protests from nations reminiscent of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, prompting the BJP to droop Sharma and expel Jindal because the celebration asserted that it respects all religions.
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in opposition to 31 folks, together with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, and filed a separate case in opposition to Sharma for allegedly spreading hate and hurting spiritual sentiments.