Srinagar, Students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar staged a significant protest today over derogatory remarks made by a fellow student against Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The incident, which involved an Instagram post by a student named Prathamesh, has sparked widespread outrage among the student community and Muslims in the area.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the controversial video posted on Instagram by Prathamesh, a student at NIT Srinagar, was perceived as offensive towards Islam. This led to a strong reaction from fellow students, who organized a large-scale protest at the institute. A video of the protest shows students raising slogans and demanding action against the student responsible for the post.

The incident drew the attention of law enforcement authorities. Inspector General of police V K Birdi confirmed that the student in question has been booked for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims by posting the offensive video-clip on social media. This development indicates that the authorities are taking the matter seriously and are responsive to the concerns raised by the protesting students.

The protest at NIT Srinagar highlights the sensitive nature of religious sentiments and the impact of social media on communal harmony. The swift response by the police and the strong reaction from the student community demonstrate the need for respectful discourse and the importance of maintaining a harmonious educational environment.