Prophet Comments Row: Two Dead In Violence In Jharkhand's Ranchi
NDTV
Authorities at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences confirmed that two people brought to the hospital after the protesters clashed with police have died
Two people died and 10 others were injured in the violence in Ranchi during protests against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma's remarks on Prophet Muhammad.
Authorities at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences confirmed that two people brought to the hospital after the protesters clashed with police have succumbed to their injuries. Ten others were being treated at the hospital, they said.
Several parts of the Jharkhand capital were put under curfew after protesters clashed with police yesterday. The protesters demanded the arrest of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, whose remarks on Prophet Muhammad have kicked up a storm.
Police fired in the air and took to lathi-charge yesterday to control the mob after they started throwing stones.