Protesters shot dead at Muslim rally in IndiaAFP, PATNA, IndiaIndian police shot dead two protesters and arrested more than 130 during street rallies sparked by a then-ruling party official’s remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, authorities told reporters yesterday. Protesters burn an effigy depicting former Bharatiya Janata Party spokeswoman Nupur Sharma in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday. Photo: AP“Police were forced to open fire to disperse protesters ... resulting in the death of two,” a Ranchi police officer said. Police in Uttar Pradesh fired tear gas to disperse at least one rally after several demonstrations were staged across the northern state. Sharma’s remarks have embroiled India in a diplomatic storm, with the governments of nearly 20 countries calling in their Indian envoys for an explanation.

Source: Taipei Times June 11, 2022 16:29 UTC