Agencies
Ranchi, June 11:
Two people died on Saturday due to injuries sustained amid the violence over remarks on Prophet Muhammad in Jharkhand’s Ranchi.
The protest against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal – for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet turned violent in Ranchi on Friday, leading to clashes between police and the protesters. Several vehicles were also vandalised.
Following the clashes, the police imposed a curfew while chief minister Hemant Soren appealed to maintain peace and calm.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Ranchi Police (DIG) Anish Gupta said that the situation was “under control” despite being a “little tense”.
