Indian officials step up arrests, demolish houses to stop unrest over anti-Islam remarks

In Indian Kashmir, police arrested a youth for posting a video threatening to behead the ruling party's former spokeswoman who had made some of the remarks, officials said. The video, circulated on YouTube, has been withdrawn by authorities.

Some in India's minority Muslim community see the comments as the latest instance of pressure and humiliation under BJP rule on issues ranging from freedom of worship to the wearing of hijab head scarves. Muslim groups have demanded their arrest, while some hardline Hindu groups label them as brave and nationalist politicians.

Mr Mrityunjay Kumar, Mr Adityanath's media adviser, tweeted a photo of a bulldozer demolishing a building and said"Unruly elements remember, every Friday is followed by a Saturday."

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