Jammu, 6 October (H.S.):

A

strong protest was held in Rajouri and Thannamandi towns today as members of

the Muslim community expressed their outrage over recent blasphemous remarks

made by controversial figure Narsinghanand.

Protestors gathered in large number, demanding immediate and strict action

against him for his inflammatory statement, which they believe have deeply hurt

religious sentiments of Muslim community.

The protests, which were peaceful but resolute, spread across various parts of

the district, including Thannamandi, where people also took to the streets to

condemn the incident. Demonstrators raised slogans against Narsinghanand,

calling on authorities to take swift and decisive action to ensure justice and

prevent such incidents in the future.

Leaders from different religious and social groups joined the protests,

emphasizing the need for harmony and respect for all faiths. They urged the

Government to uphold the rule of law and ensure that individuals who engage in

blasphemy are held accountable.

“We cannot remain silent while our religious beliefs are insulted. The law must

act swiftly and send a clear message that such hate speech will not be

tolerated,” said one of the protestors during the protest.

Similar protests have been reported in other parts of Rajouri, and Bathindi in

Jammu as well condemning the blasphemy. Authorities ensured that security

measures are in place to maintain peace during the demonstrations.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar