In India, the University of Ranchi in Jharkhand state had to cancel its post-graduation history paper on Thursday, after thousands of Muslims took to the streets protesting against a reference to the Prophet Mohammed, which they said was derogatory.

The university Vice Chancellor cancelled the paper after studying the history paper question which caused some Muslim organisations to march and ransack university offices

The police had to use force to control the mob.

The university has held an emergency meeting of its top officials and the lecturer who set the question.

The Chief Minister of the state has appealed for calm.