Srinagar, Mar 13: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Kashmir unit, on Saturday filed a complaint against former chairman of Shia Waqf Board, Waseem Rizvi for hurting the sentiments of Muslims by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court (SC) demanding removal of 26 verses from holy Quran.
A statement issued Saturday evening said Manzoor Bhat, who was recently given additional responsibility of IT In-charge for Kashmir province, said they have filed a complaint at Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar’s office against Rizvi for his anti-Quran remarks.
He said the party will ensure strict action against those who are involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community and nobody will be allowed to speak against any community or their holy books. The party has sought FIR against Rizvi.
“We have filed a complaint and wanted the accused to be dealt with strictly so that no one will be allowed to interfere or make the remarks that would hurt the sentiments of any particular community,” Bhat said while appealing the people to maintain communal harmony as displayed from time to time. (UNI)
