BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Credit: @NupurSharmaBJP/Twitter
New Delhi, May 30
BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was on Saturday night booked for alleged deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of a class by insulting their religion or religious beliefs.
A case has been registered against her at Pydhonie Police station in Mumbai to under IPC sections 295A, 153A and 505 B.
The complaint was filed by Mumbai-based Raza Academy.
Sharma’s television remarks on the Prophet on Saturday invited wrath of a section of people on social media platforms.
“Raza Academy had filed a formal complaint with the Mumbai Commissioner of Police against BJP spokesperson for her blasphemous remarks on the Holy Prophet. A case has been registered in Mumbai,” the complainants said.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Will stop functioning in India if made to break encryption of messages: WhatsApp to Delhi High Court
Facebook and Whatsapp have recently challenged the new rules...
Supreme Court dismisses PILs seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
Bench however, issues certain directions to Election Commiss...
Indian-origin student arrested in US for joining in anti-Israel protests
Achinthya Sivalingan, born in Coimbatore and raised in Colum...
Lok Sabha election 2024: Voting under way in 88 constituencies across 13 states, UTs; Rahul Gandhi, Hema Malini in fray
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm
Daggers drawn on poll day, BJP accuses Congress of hidden agenda to snatch majority rights for Muslims
‘Never forget, never forgive Congress’: PM Modi
