Kasargod: Lot of chaos prevaled on the streets of Kumble Saturday ,to protest against a comment allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed on social networking site Facebook.
This protest was led by Kumble Muslim United forum, they marched on streets and staged a protest in front of Kumble police station.their demand being strict action and immidiate arrest of some youths , who are from Mayippady and Naikapu in Kumble.
The protestors said that since last friday a group in Facebook has been posting derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammed.
While many muslim leaders have demamded the police to take stict action and have also warned that if the police do not file a case, a massive protest would be organized. The police hasregistered the complaint and filed a case.
The police managed to keep the crowd about 100 metres away from police station and also resorted to lathi charge and tear gas. There were also reports that a few youths pelted stones at a private bus.
The police with the help of cyber crime cell have allready begun investigation and two persons have already been arrested from Kannur.
While speaking to reporters, district police chief Thomson Jose said that “attempts to disturb peace in the district by posting provocative pictures or comments on social networking sites have been going on lately. Strict action will be taken against all those who indulge in such things”, he warned.