In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, strong protest demonstrations were held for the second consecutive day, today, in most parts of Jammu region to condemn the blasphemous remarks of a Hindu priest, Satpal Sharma, in Reasi district.
The protests were held in Ramban, Banihal, Doda, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Jammu city where people came out of their houses and raised slogans against the priest who uploaded a video containing blasphemous contents. The protesters said that the priest committed blasphemous act at the behest of ruling Bharatiya Janata in New Delhi.
Hundreds of people on Monday blocked the highway town of Banihal in Ramban district. The protesters demanded action against the priest and others responsible for uploading the derogatory video. All shops and other business establishments were closed in Banihal and adjoining markets. Traffic movement was affected on the highway due to the protest.
The authorities imposed curfew in Kishtwar district to prevent protests, call for which was jointly given by Markazi Majlis-e-Shura Kishtwar, Sout-ul-Awaliya, Anjuman-e-Islamia Kishtwar and other Muslim organizations against the blasphemous remarks of Satpal.