Case registered in GMC incident, investigations on; People requested not to fall prey to false rumours, those spreading fake rumours to face strict action: IGP V K Bhridi

PTK NEWS MONITORING DESK

Srinagar, Jun 06 : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Bhirdi in a statement has said that police have taken strong note of the posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar. “Strict action will be taken against those found involved in hurting the religious sentiments of any community,” said the IGP Kashmir.

In a statement given to a local news agency, the IGP Kashmir said, “J&K police respects all religions and people belong to various sects and faiths. “We have taken strong note of the incident (at GMC Srinagar). The case has been registered and investigations are going on.”

The IGP has requested the people of Kashmir not to fall prey to rumours having potential to trigger law and order situation. “We will not allow vested interests to damage the communal fabric in Kashmir,” he said.

Meanwhile, Police has already registered a criminal case, FIR number 13/24/ under sections 153, 153 A, 295 A., 505, (2) IPC at police station Karanagar today.