Prophet remarks: Kolkata police summons Nupur

Kolkata Police on Monday summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for questioning in connection with her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, reports The Economics Times.

She has been asked to appear at Narkeldanga Police Station on June 20 to record her statement, an official said. Nupur has been sent a notice under the Section 41A of the Indian Penal Code.

Recently, suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma made an offensive remark on a television channel on Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH). It has flamed violation at different parts of several states of India.

Abu Sohail, general secretary of the Trinamool Congress’ minority cell in the state and a lawyer has lodged an FIR against Nupur Sharma at the Kanthi police station in East Midnapore.

Another case has also been filed against Nupur under various sections including inciting violation.

Meanwhile, leaders of prominent Islamic groups and mosques in India appealed to fellow Muslims on Monday to suspend plans for protests against derogatory remarks about the Prophet Mohammad made by two members of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party.

The message to avoid big gatherings was circulated after demonstrations took a violent turn last week, leading to the death of two Muslim teenagers and the wounding of more than 30 people, including the police.

“It is the duty of every Muslim to stand together when anyone belittles Islam but at the same time it is critical to maintain peace,” said Malik Aslam, a senior member of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, a Muslim organisation that operates in several Indian states.