Thousands protest in support of Agra Mufti charged with disrespect of the tricolour

Thousands demonstrated at the Royal Jama Masjid on Thursday in support of Agra Mufti, who has dubbed the hoisting of the national flag an anti-Islamic act.

Following India Today's report on the escalating tensions in Agra over the criminal case filed against Agra Mufti Rumi, the local authorities became more vigilant and managed to prevent a communal crisis in the city. A large crowd gathered at the Royal Jama Masjid on Thursday morning and marched to the collectorate, demanding the arrest of Islamia Local Agency President Aslam Qureshi, who had filed an FIR against the Mufti.