Fresh protests broke out across the country after Friday prayers on June 10 over the comments on Prophet Muhammad made by Nupur Sharma. Riots were earlier reported in Kanpur on June 3. The BJP suspended Nupur Sharma over her comments after a massive global backlash.
Protests erupted in several states across the country over remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on the Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrations were carried out in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand and West Bengal after Friday prayers. The protestors carried placards demanding Nupur Sharma's arrest. Incidents of stone-pelting were reported in several states as protestors clashed with police.