Chhatarpur News: Stone-pelting on police station for offensive remarks on Prophet Muhammad
Outrage over comments by Ramgiri Maharaj in Maharashtra
FIR against 150 people, 25 arrested so far
Protests erupted in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, after offensive comments were made against Prophet Muhammad by Ramgiri Maharaj, a religious leader in Maharashtra.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 22, 2024, when a group of Muslim protesters gathered outside the police station in Chhatarpur, demanding action against Ramgiri Maharaj.
The protesters alleged that Ramgiri Maharaj had made derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a speech in Maharashtra. They demanded that the police register a case against the religious leader and take strict action.
Stone-pelting incident
As tensions escalated, a group of protesters began pelting stones at the police station. The police responded with a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.
Fifteen people were injured in the stone-pelting incident, including several police officers. Two police vehicles were also damaged.
FIR registered, arrests made
The police have registered a case against 150 people in connection with the stone-pelting incident. Twenty-five people have been arrested so far.
The police are conducting further investigations to identify and apprehend the remaining accused.
Condemnation from Muslim leaders
Muslim leaders have strongly condemned the offensive remarks made by Ramgiri Maharaj. They have demanded that the government take strict action against the religious leader.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) issued a statement saying that the comments made by Ramgiri Maharaj were "highly provocative and inflammatory."
The AIMPLB demanded that the government arrest Ramgiri Maharaj and take legal action against him.
Social media outrage
The incident has also sparked outrage on social media. Many people have taken to Twitter and other platforms to condemn the offensive remarks made by Ramgiri Maharaj.
The hashtag #ArrestRamgiriMaharaj has been trending on Twitter, with many users demanding that the government take action against the religious leader.
Conclusion
The incident in Chhatarpur highlights the growing tensions between religious communities in India. It is important for all citizens to respect the religious beliefs of others and to refrain from making offensive or inflammatory remarks.
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