An association of Muslim clerics has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee not to grant permission to any more rallies to protest against controversial comments on Prophet Mohammad, contending that people cannot be held to ransom by violence.
The Bengal Imams Association also asked members of the community not to fall into the traps of vested interests and indulge in violence.
President of the association Md. Yahia said in a video statement that violence, arson, attacking properties and police personnel by a section of minority community members in the name of agitation have hurt the economy, and caused great hardships to the general public.
