Violent protests erupted in West Bengal for the second consecutive day over the controversial remarks of Nupur Sharma. The protesters threw stones at the police. In response, the police dispersed the crowd by releasing tear gas shells. According to the information, the latest development is from Panchla Bazar of Howrah. There was a violent clash between the police and the protesters here. 

In the wake of the violence, Section 144 has been imposed in and around Howrah's parts of National Highways and Railway Stations. Officials said that Section 144 will remain in force till June 15. 

#WATCH | Police use tear gas shells to disperse them as protestors pelt stones

Violent protests broke out here y'day over controversial remarks of suspended BJP spox Nupur Sharma. pic.twitter.com/8ZhZ2bNVMG

Yesterday also, there was arson in many places in
Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, after Friday prayers, people of the Muslim community demonstrated. After Friday prayers, a large number of people came out and demanded the arrest of Nupur Sharma. Apart from this, there was a lot of ruckus in Howrah, West Bengal. After Friday prayers, a large number of Namazis blocked National Highway 116 in Howrah and set fire to it. During this, vehicles, ambulances, police vehicles, fire tenders and trucks etc. remained stuck in the traffic. CM Mamta Banerjee appealed to the protesters to clear the way. Around 10 miscreants were arrested.