Mumbai: Police summons Nupur Sharma in remarks against Prophet Mohammad case

Nupur Sharma. File Photo

Mumbai Police has summoned suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma to record a statement on June 25 in connection with her controversial and objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad, a police official informed.

Earlier this week, A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Nupur Sharma at Pydhonie police station after her remarks about the Prophet Mohammad during a TV debate which triggered a huge controversy and protest across India.

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Police wants to record her statement in the case and she has been asked to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am on June 25, the official said.

Earlier, police had asked for a video of the debate from the concerned news channel. The BJP has suspended Nupur Sharma and expelled another leader, Naveen Jindal, who had tweeted similar comments.

(with inputs from PTI)