Prophet remark controversy: Nupur Sharma did not appear before police station in Kolkata

The remarks made by the sacked BJP spokesperson during a TV debate had triggered violent agitation in many parts of the country.

The remarks made by the sacked BJP spokesperson during a TV debate had triggered violent agitation in many parts of the country.

sacked bjp spokesperson nupur sharma left his presence before 20 June Narkeldanga Police Station in KolkataSaid an official, who sent him the notice on the basis of an FIR lodged by a local resident over his controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad.

Ms Sharma sent an email to the police station expressing her inability to appear on June 20, the police officer said.

Ms. Sharma’s comments during a TV debate had sparked Violent agitation in many parts of the country,

Protests turned violent in West Bengal on May 26, with protesters blocking roads in Howrah district, vandalizing public property and setting vehicles on fire.

A complaint was filed by a local resident at Narkeldanga police station claiming that his comments had created unrest.