The Calcutta High Court on June 16 directed the West Bengal government to take all possible steps to ensure that no violence takes place during any protest over the controversial remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by now-sacked BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
The Court also asked the government to call in Central forces if the need arises. Thoroughfares and train tracks were blocked for several hours on June 9 and 10 in Howrah district and some other places of the State as protesters ransacked public- and private properties, seeking action against Ms. Sharma.