Hyderabad: Devotees raise anti-BJP slogans outside Makkah Masjid
Scores of people held a protest against the recent comments made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against Islam and the Prophet (peace be upon Him) that hurt religious sentiments of Muslims.
Hyderabad: Tension prevailed for a brief period outside Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad after Friday congregational prayer, as scores of people held a protest against the recent comments made by BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal against Islam and the Prophet (peace be upon Him) that hurt religious sentiments of Muslims.
The crowd gathered outside the mosque after Friday prayers raised anti-BJP slogans. Anticipating protests, heavy police force had been deployed in the area, who cordoned off the entire area around the mosque as well as around Charminar and surrounding areas.
There was heavy deployment outside other mosques as well in nearby areas. Indian Express reported. The protesters marched off peacefully after raising slogans for about 15 minutes.
