UP Police Meets Religious Leaders, Increase Security For Friday Prayers
NDTV
UP Shia Central Waqf Board Chairman Ali Zaidi said they have asked mosque managements not to allow controversial statements keeping in mind the June 10 violence.
The Uttar Pradesh Police has stepped up security and held meetings with religious leaders ahead of Friday prayers, days after violence rocked parts of the state over now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remarks against Prophet Muhammad.
The UP Shia Central Waqf Board has also asked mosque managements that come under it not to allow controversial statements.
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"We have made elaborate arrangements for the Friday prayers. Meetings with religious gurus, civil society and members of peace committees were held in districts. These meetings were attended by senior officials of range and zone, and also by SHOs concerned,"ADGP (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said.
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