Violence Erupts In Ranchi Over Nupur Sharma's Controversial Prophet Mohammad Remarks

In Jharkhand's Ranchi, a violent protest erupted after the "Friday prayers" against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal, on June 10. Reportedly, the protestors pelted stones, torched vehicles and vandalised public properties, killing at least two persons. Following the incident, a curfew was imposed in the violence hit areas, and internet was suspended to bring the situation under control.