Anti-Muslim slogans at Jantar Mantar: BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay, others to be arrested, say Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: A day after a video of anti-Muslim slogans being raised at a protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar went viral on social media, Delhi Police have said it will arrest BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay and others "involved in the incident."
"Ashwini Upadhyay and others involved in yesterday’s incident to be arrested. Delhi Police is handling the matter as per law and any communal disharmony will not be tolerated," reported news agency ANI quoting Delhi Police.
A video showing anti-Muslim slogans being raised during a protest at Jantar Mantar was widely circulated on social media, following which the Delhi Police registered a case in connection with the matter on Monday.
Shipra Srivastava, media in-charge of Bharat Jodo Aandolan, said the protest was held under the leadership of advocate and former BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay.
However, she denied any links to those who raised anti-Muslim slogans.
"The protest was held against colonial laws and demanding to abolish 222 British laws. We have seen the video, but have no idea who they are. The police should take strict action against the persons who raised the slogans," Srivastava said.
Upadhyay too denied any involvement in the anti-Muslim slogan shouting incident.
"I have submitted a complaint to the Delhi Police to examine the video which went viral. If the video is authentic, then strict action should be taken against the persons who were involved in it," he said.
He further denied knowing the protestors. "I have no idea who they are. I have never seen them, never met them and neither called them there," Upadhyay said.
(With inputs from agencies)