Kashmir
Kashmir: BJP files complaint against former chairman of Shia Waqf Board
Srinagar/UNI: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashmir unit filed a complaint against former chairman of Shia Waqf Board, Waseem Rizvi on Saturday for hurting the sentiments of Muslims by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court (SC) demanding removal of 26 verses from holy Quran.
Manzoor Bhat, who was recently given additional responsibility of party's IT In-charge for Kashmir province, said theyhave filed a complaint at Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar's office against Rizvi for his anti-Quran remarks.
He said the party will ensure strict action against those who are involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community and nobody will be allowed to speak against any community or their holy books. The party has sought FIR against Rizvi.
“We have filed a complaint and wanted the accused to be dealt with strictly so that no one will be allowed to interfere or make the remarks that would hurt the sentiments of any particular community,” Bhat added while urging the people to maintain communal harmony as displayed from time to time.
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