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Friday violence: HC protects Prayagraj corporator from coercive action

08:43 AM Aug 30, 2022 | PTI |

The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed that no coercive action be taken against a corporator booked in connection with the violence that erupted here following Friday namaz on June 10.

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The violence had taken place after some people raised slogans against now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her remarks on Prophet Mohammed. Fazal Khan, a corporator of the Karelabagh area in Prayagraj, was booked in connection with the violence. Fixing September 8 as the next date of hearing, Justice Raj Beer Singh directed that till that time no coercive action be taken against him.

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