Prophet Row: Centre Asks All Police Chiefs To Remain 'Alert And Prepared'
NDTV
A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that they sent alerts to all state and Union Territory police to remain vigilant as they can be targeted during the violence.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday asked the police heads of states and Union Territories to be prepared and alert as they will be on target.
On Friday, the ministry issued a statement to all state and Union Territory police after several incidents of violence were reported from different parts of the country over the controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal against Prophet Muhammad.
A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs informed that they sent alerts to all state and Union Territory police to remain vigilant as they can be targeted during the violence.
"We have asked the policemen deployed to maintain law and order situation to be in proper riot gear. There will be a deliberate attempt to disturb peace in the country. Police and, if required, the paramilitary will also need to be on alert mode to counter any untoward situation," the official said.
