Uttar Pradesh Protests Demand Action Against Controversial Priest

Protests erupted across Uttar Pradesh demanding the arrest of priest Yati Narshinganand for his inflammatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrations in places like Aligarh Muslim University and Bahraich saw calls for strict legal action. Several arrests were made for violence during these protests.

On Monday, widespread protests took place across Uttar Pradesh, including at the Aligarh Muslim University, calling for the arrest of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand due to his incendiary remarks against Prophet Muhammad.

In Saharanpur, authorities arrested 13 individuals involved in stone-pelting incidents at a police post during protests, and four more arrests were made for violence outside Ghaziabad's Dasna Devi temple, which Narsinghanand heads.

Authorities continue to receive memoranda and complaints demanding stronger legal action, underscoring tensions and the call for peace amidst the turmoil.

(With inputs from agencies.)