Hyderabad, April 20 -- Angry mobs ransacked and burnt shops and houses in Sanodha town in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Saturday, April 19, after BJP MLA Pradeep Laria claimed that a Muslim man had allegedly kidnapped a Hindu girl, referring to 'love jihad'.

"A daughter has been abducted by a Muslim man with a criminal background. The villagers are outraged by this incident, which marks the fifth such occurrence," he claimed.

"When girls go to school, these individuals are involved in eve-teasing. Being a criminal, the accused has strong connections. I have discussed this matter with the Chief Minister and the in-charge minister," he said.

His statements created a riot-like atmosphere, angering Hindus who ransacked and burned shop...