SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhridi said on Thursday that the police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar. He assured that strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community.
IGP Kashmir said that JK police respects all religions and people from various sects and faiths. “We have taken strong note of the incident (at GMC Srinagar). The case has been registered and investigations are ongoing,” he said.
The IGP urged the people of Kashmir not to fall prey to rumours that could trigger a law and order situation. “We will not allow vested interests to damage the communal fabric in Kashmir,” he said.
Meanwhile, police stated that after the posting of sensitive content against the religious sentiments of a particular community by one student of GMC Srinagar, a criminal case, FIR number 13/24, under sections 153, 153A, 295A, 505(2) IPC, has been registered at police station Karanagar on June 6, 2024.
“The public is appealed to desist from spreading rumours/false information. They shouldn’t fall prey to false propaganda of anti-social elements. Legal action shall be taken against those found involved in provocative acts/instigation,” the police said—(KNO)
