Tension spread in Bhaderwah area on Thursday after alleged inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against the derogatory remarks made by BJP's Nupur Sharma

Authorities imposed a curfew in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir and snapped Internet services in Bhaderwah and Kishtwar towns on Friday to thwart attempts of creating communal tension in the area.

Union minister and local MP Jitendra Singh appealed to the elders and heads of communities to sit together to sort out the issue and maintain harmony.

According to officials, tension spread in Bhaderwah area on Thursday evening after alleged inflammatory speeches were made during a protest against the derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Purported video clips of the inflammatory speeches went viral on social media. The police have registered a case and warned people against taking the law into their own hands.

"Curfew has been imposed in both districts of Doda and Kishtwar as a precautionary measure," Divisional Commissioner, Jammu region, Ramesh Kumar, told PTI.

Courtesy: The Tribune India :10th June , 2022