Protests escalate across India over remarks made by Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammad

Protests have erupted in several states across India over remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on the Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrations were carried out in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand and West Bengal after Friday prayers.

The protestors carried placards demanding Nupur Sharma's arrest. Incidents of stone-pelting were reported in several states as protestors clashed with police.

The UP government arrested at least 227 people after protests erupted in several cities across the state on Friday.