Controversial Remarks on Prophet Muhammad Spark Legal and Community Backlash

Calls for action intensify as Yati Narsinghanand's inflammatory statements prompt protests and government warnings in India.

The Islamic Centre of India has urged the Uttar Pradesh authorities to take strict action against Yati Narsinghanand for his derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful remarks against religious figures, highlighting the need for communal harmony.
Protests erupted in Alot, Madhya Pradesh, with the Muslim community demanding legal action against Narsinghanand, viewing his remarks as an attack on their faith.
The All India Mohammadi Mission has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials, seeking stringent measures against the priest.
An FIR has been filed against Narsinghanand in Thane, and his aides claim he has been detained, though police confirmation is pending.