Over 400 people have been arrested so far in a clampdown on those involved in the violent protests on Friday in several states against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by two now-sacked BJP functionaries, with authorities in Uttar Pradesh razing "illegal" houses of the accused for the second day.
The Bhiwandi police in Thane district had registered a case against Sharma over her remarks about the Prophet during a TV debate, following a complaint lodged by a representative of the Raza Academy on May 30
Prophet Remarks Row: Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma has sought time from Bhiwandi Police in Maharashtra after she was summoned over her controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad. She has been granted time and will not appear on Monday.