Priest Narsinghanand Detained Amidst Multi-State FIRs

The controversial remarks made by Yati Narsinghanand, head priest of the Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad, against Prophet Muhammad have sparked widespread protests and legal actions across multiple Indian states. Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, including the Samajwadi Party and Congress, demand stringent action against the priest, including invoking the National Security Act. Protests have erupted in regions like Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra, with violent incidents reported in Amravati where police were injured. Multiple FIRs have been filed against Narsinghanand under various sections, including those for promoting enmity and outraging religious sentiments. Calls for action have also reached the Union Home Minister from religious leaders and organizations, emphasizing the importance of respecting religious harmony in India's diverse society. Despite the tensions, authorities have yet to confirm his detention, though Ghaziabad police have reportedly detained him and his aides.