Source: The Hindu

http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/12/stories/2006021214680100.htm

On February 12, 2006 The Hindu reported, "The [Indian] government on Saturday expressed 'deep concern' over the growing controversy on the publication of Prophet Muhammad cartoons in a Danish newspaper and some European dailies. A statement said India expressed its outrage in October last itself to the Danish government and suggested that apologies be sought and assurances obtained from the newspaper that it will not publish such cartoons in future. 'It is incumbent on all of us to be sensitive to the beliefs and sentiments of others and avoid all actions that cause hurt to them [Muslim community]. India's commitment to religious harmony and tolerance is unshakeable and actions that cause hurt to the sentiments of any part of our people are not acceptable,' the statement said. The Shahi Imam of Delhi Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari alleged on Friday that the Centre and the Congress had remained silent on the sensitive issue. There have widespread protests on the issue in the past few days in several cities of the country."