Violence had erupted in parts of Kanpur last week between members of two communities against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
From the 'key conspirator' named by police to those arrested, respective families have alleged that those who had little to do with the violence have been picked up simply because they were Muslim. Police said, 'Those who are innocent will be let off.'
Kanpur violence: Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in sensitive areas, the district police chief said, adding that police are keeping a close vigil with drone cameras, PTI reported.