Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh landed in a major controversy with his derogatory comments against the Prophet Mohammed in a 10-minute-long video.
The MLA, who is known for such remarks, had released a comedy video against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in which he passed comments on the latter’s mother besides making derogatory remarks on the Prophet.
After Raja Singh’s comments went viral, the streets of Hyderabad witnessed large-scale protests in the early hours of Tuesday. The protests took place in front of city police commissioner CV Anand’s office and other parts of town.
In the following suit, the Hyderabad cops booked the BJP MLA under Sections 295, 505 and 153A of the Indian Penal Code.
Speaking about the same, DCP South Zone P Sai Chaitanya requested everyone to maintain law and order in the city. He assured that stern action will be taken against Raja Singh.
The police officer also said that they received multiple complaints against Raja Singh from various police stations under the Hyderabad Commissionerate.