New Delhi: Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday said that nobody knows who the protesters are and demanded action against them. After a protest erupted outside Jama Masjid after the Friday prayers against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, he said that an action must be taken against the protesters.

A large crowd gathered on the steps of the popular mosque carrying placards and shouting slogans demanding the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her controversial remarks a few days ago. After Namaz, around 40-50 people staged a protest shouting slogans of different kinds and showing posters. There was no announcement for a protest from Jama Masjid. Nobody knows who those people were because thousands had gathered for the Friday prayers, Bukhari told media.

The cleric said several people had contacted him seeking clarity about protests and shutting of shops in the area to condemn the remarks against the Prophet. But I advised them to desist from such action and maintain peace. Delhi Police can probe who the protesters were because there was no permission for the demonstration, he said. According to senior police officials, the protest was held peacefully on the stairs near Gate Number 1 of the mosque and it lasted for around 15 to 20 minutes.

Hyderabad:  Protests broke out at few places in Hyderabad and some other towns in Telangana after Friday prayers against the suspended BJP spokespersons over their blasphemous remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
A massive protest was held outside the historic Mecca Masjid in the old city. Soon after Friday prayers, hundreds of people marched on the road towards Charminar, shouting slogans against suspended/sacked BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal.