109 Arrested In UP After Protests Over BJP Leader's Comments On Prophet

Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police DS Chauhan said no life has been lost because of the proper arrangements made by the state police.

People pelted stones at policemen in Prayagraj and Saharanpur and protests broke out after Friday prayers in at least four other cities in Uttar Pradesh over a BJP leader's recent remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

Police have arrested over 100 people from six districts of the state.

In Prayagraj, some motorcycles and carts were set on fire and an attempt was made to set ablaze a police vehicle. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse mobs and peace was later restored, they said, adding that one policeman was hurt in the region.

"As many as 109 protesting miscreants were arrested from six districts of the state till 7.30 pm on Friday," Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.