Indian police shot and killed two protesters and arrested more than 130 others during rallies sparked by a ruling party official's remarks about the Prophet Mohammed
Police in Uttar Pradesh fired tear gas to disperse at least one rally after several demonstrations were staged across the northern state.
"We will take strict action against those indulging in stone pelting and violence," Awasthi told reporters. "Those working behind the scene, instigating violence, will not be spared at all." Cities around India saw sizeable demonstrations on Friday, with some crowds burning effigies of Nupur Sharma — the now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson whose comments set off the furore.
Leaders from countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have demanded apologies from the Indian government after the anti-Muslim comment.
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