Protest in Gondia Over Remarks Against Islam

Muslim groups in Gondia protested on Friday demanding the arrest of Nashik-based spiritual leader Ramgiri Maharaj for allegedly objectionable remarks against Islam. A memorandum was submitted to police authorities after the protest, held in the Azad Library area, where hundreds gathered post-'namaz'.

Muslim groups in Gondia staged a protest on Friday, urging the arrest of Nashik-based spiritual leader Ramgiri Maharaj for his allegedly objectionable remarks against Islam.

The Muslim Jamaat Gondia presented a memorandum to police authorities following the demonstration, which took place in the Azad Library area as hundreds of community members congregated at various mosques for 'namaz'.

Ramgiri Maharaj is accused of making the controversial statement during a religious event in Sinnar, Nashik, on August 14.

(With inputs from agencies.)