Strong resentment has erupted in Rewa’s Muslim community after a local advocate was accused of making objectionable comments about Prophet Muhammad on social media.

Members of the community reached the district collectorate on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum addressed to the President of India, demanding strict legal action against advocate Nazia Ilahi Khan.

According to the memorandum, Nazia Ilahi Khan posted a video on social media in which she allegedly made derogatory and baseless remarks against Islam, Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, and Hazrat Ayesha Radiyallahu Anha. The community said the comments deeply hurt their religious sentiments.

Representatives argued that such statements harm social harmony and religious brotherhood. They urged the administration to take immediate cognisance of the matter so that similar incidents do not repeat in future.

The delegation, which included Rewa city Qazi Mufti Muhammad Mubarak Azhari and several other prominent members of the Muslim society, pressed for an impartial inquiry and appropriate action under the law. They also appealed to the President and local officials to intervene and ensure that religious sentiments are protected.

The incident has triggered widespread discussions in the town. Many locals expressed concern that such episodes could disturb the otherwise peaceful atmosphere in the district. Community leaders emphasised that while freedom of expression is important, it should not come at the cost of hurting the faith of millions.

Police and district administration officials are aware of the protest and the memorandum. So far, no formal FIR has been mentioned in the reports reaching here. Authorities are expected to examine the complaint and take steps based on its merit.

This is not the first time religious remarks on social media have led to protests in various parts of the country. In several past cases, swift action or registration of cases under relevant sections of the IPC and IT Act has been demanded to maintain peace.

The memorandum also highlighted the need for responsible use of social media platforms, especially on sensitive religious matters. Community members warned that unchecked provocative content can create unnecessary tension between communities.

As of now, the situation in Rewa remains under watch. Local police have increased patrolling in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incident. Further details on the video and its exact content are still being verified.

The district administration is likely to hold meetings with community leaders in the coming hours to ease tensions. Officials have appealed to all sections to maintain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could aggravate the matter.

Rewa, which has witnessed localised communal flare-ups in the recent past including the cow-kicking incident, is once again on edge. How the administration handles this complaint will be crucial in restoring normalcy quickly.

More updates are expected as the investigation into the complaint proceeds. The Muslim community has made it clear that they want the matter resolved through legal channels and expect firm action against the accused.