BBC accused of insulting Muslims in new sitcom

One scene that particularly provoked anger was where a heavily-made up girl rushed to put on a hijab and pretended to be reading the Quran when her father entered.

BBC has received more than 200 complaints after broadcasting the first episode of Citizen Khan accusing the sitcom of being guilty of stereotypes about Asians and disrespectful to the Quran.

One scene that particularly provoked anger was where a heavily-made up girl rushed to put on a hijab and pretended to be reading the Quran when her father entered.

The six-part series follows the fortunes of a Muslim community leader on BBC1. It has been created by British Muslim Adil Ray,who also plays the lead role of Mr Khan,reported Daily Mail.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

India8 hr ago

Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

View all shorts

Live Blog