Yati Narsinghanand Faces Backlash Over Remarks Against Prophet Muhammad
The controversial priest's comments have led to protests, police injuries, and multiple FIRs across India.
- Yati Narsinghanand, a Hindu priest known for previous inflammatory remarks, has been booked for hate speech after making derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad.
- Protests erupted in several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, with significant unrest reported in Amravati, where 21 police officers were injured.
- The Maharashtra police have registered a case against Narsinghanand and initiated legal proceedings against 1,200 individuals involved in the Amravati unrest.
- Prominent Muslim organizations and leaders, including AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, have demanded Narsinghanand's arrest and the cancellation of his bail.
- Social media has seen widespread calls for Narsinghanand's arrest, with many users condemning his remarks and urging authorities to maintain communal harmony.