Srinagar, September 17: Muslims on Friday held anti-American protests across Jammu region to give vent to their anger against the alleged desecration of the Quran in Florida, US, last week.
“Down with America”, “Down with imperialism” were the slogans raised at different mosques after the Friday prayers.
However, the protests were held within the places of worship. Five persons have been killed and atleast 20 others have been injured in protests in Mendhar region of J&K on Wednesday following clashes between police and a crowd protesting the alleged desecration of the Quran in the US. According to reports, the clashes took place when a protest to show solidarity with the Valley against the Quran burning plan turned violent on Wednesday.
Major protests were held at the Jamia Masjid in the heart of the walled city of Jammu, where the desecration of the Quaran was denounced and the speakers threatened the United States of an Islamic backlash if the culprits were not punished.
There was heavy deployment of police forces around Muslim localities in Jammu.
“So far, we have not got any report of any untoward incident,” a police officer said.
Also, 16 people were killed across the Kashmir Valley on Monday during protests triggered by reports that the Quran was desecrated in the US.
—Agencies