Police in Prayagraj on Wednesday started putting up posters of suspects accused of violence during the protest in the city last Friday against the controversial comments made by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson against Prophet Muhammed.
Based on CCTV footage of the protest as well as investigation of the case, the police had found more than 40 persons indulging in the pelting of stones or arson, Ajay Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Prayagraj, said.
These persons identified by the police were absconding, the officer said, adding that the posters would be put up in the area of the incident, as well at the railway station, bus stops and on social media for their identification.