Situation under control: Maharashtra Home Minister amid protests over Prophet remarks row
India Today
Amid the protests over the Prophet remarks row in Maharashtra, Dilip Walse Patil said that the situation was under control and requested the citizens to maintain peace.
Maharashtra has witnessed massive protests by the Muslim community in several areas in the state against the now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
The protestors have demanded strict action against Sharma for hurting the religious sentiments of the community.
Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said that the situation was under control and requested the citizens to maintain peace.
Taking to India Today, the state home minister said, “The police had prior input that there would be protests in the state and necessary machinery had been put in place as a precautionary measure.”“Whatever happened in Solapur , Aurangabad, Jalna and other areas was reviewed. The Muslim community took out a peaceful protest and it was understood that their feelings had been hurt. But those taking the law in their hands will be dealt with a firm hand. The central government should also see that the situation is contained,” Patil said.
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