Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police has tightened security and a high alert has been sounded across the state ahead of Friday prayers, a few days back violence erupted in parts of the state over suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s remarks against Prophet Mohammad Was. According to reports, the state police held meetings with religious leaders of the state to ensure peace and harmony in the state. The UP Shia Central Waqf Board has also asked the mosque management under it not to allow controversial statements.
Meanwhile, the police have arrested over 400 people in connection with the June 10 violence in Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Hathras, Aligarh, Firozabad and other districts of the state.
The ADGP (Law) said, “We have made elaborate arrangements for Friday prayers. Meetings with religious leaders, members of civil society and peace committees were held in the districts. Senior officers of range and zones and concerned SHOs were also involved in these meetings.” happened.” and orders) Prashant Kumar said. Kumar said the police have taken the help of defense and “digital” volunteers to maintain peace in the state.
Violent protests erupted in several cities of UP last Friday during a march to protest the controversial remarks made by Nupur Sharma in a TV debate.
UP Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Ali Zaidi said he has asked the mosque management not to allow controversial statements in view of the June 10 violence.
“Speeches and statements that disturb the communal atmosphere in the state are banned from the mosques, which are under the board,” a statement issued by the board said.
The statement said that all management committees/administrators of mosques have been asked to ensure that no such statement is issued which may affect the peace.
Prophet’s comment controversy: Tight security, high alert in UP before Friday prayers
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police has tightened security and a high alert has been sounded across the state ahead of Friday prayers, a few days back violence erupted in parts of the state over suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s remarks against Prophet Mohammad Was. According to reports, the state police held meetings with religious leaders of the state to ensure peace and harmony in the state. The UP Shia Central Waqf Board has also asked the mosque management under it not to allow controversial statements.
Meanwhile, the police have arrested over 400 people in connection with the June 10 violence in Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Hathras, Aligarh, Firozabad and other districts of the state.
The ADGP (Law) said, “We have made elaborate arrangements for Friday prayers. Meetings with religious leaders, members of civil society and peace committees were held in the districts. Senior officers of range and zones and concerned SHOs were also involved in these meetings.” happened.” and orders) Prashant Kumar said. Kumar said the police have taken the help of defense and “digital” volunteers to maintain peace in the state.
Violent protests erupted in several cities of UP last Friday during a march to protest the controversial remarks made by Nupur Sharma in a TV debate.
UP Shia Central Waqf Board chairman Ali Zaidi said he has asked the mosque management not to allow controversial statements in view of the June 10 violence.
“Speeches and statements that disturb the communal atmosphere in the state are banned from the mosques, which are under the board,” a statement issued by the board said.
The statement said that all management committees/administrators of mosques have been asked to ensure that no such statement is issued which may affect the peace.
(with agency input)