J&K Police warns of action over irresponsible social media posts on Israel-Palestine conflict

The J&K Police is a professional force sensitive to public anguish but some elements are trying to "leverage the unfortunate situation in Palestine" to disturb peace in the Kashmir valley, said IG Vijay Kumar.

J&K Police has warned of strict action against anyone who attempts to disturb peace in the valley by posting sensitive material related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. But J&K police has a legal responsibility to ensure law and order as well. It, however, wouldn’t allow cynical encashment of the public anger to trigger violence, lawlessness and disorder on Kashmir streets. Expressing opinion is a freedom but engineering and inciting violence on streets is unlawful. All irresponsible social media comments that results in actual violence and breaking of law including Covid protocol will attract legal action. IGP Kashmir urges cooperation of all citizens.@JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 15, 2021 In a press release on Saturday, the J&K Police said it is keeping a close watch on elements who are "attempting to leverage the unfortunate situation in Palestine" to disturb public peace and order in the Kashmir valley.