Srinagar: Police have detained six persons in Srinagar and charged them with making derogatory sectarian remarks at an event held to celebrate the birthday of Hazrat Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam.
They have also warned people against posting or sharing content with the intent to create division or disturb public harmony.
“(Six) 06 miscreants have been charged under sections 126 & 170 of the BNSS and have been detained at Central Jail, Srinagar, for inciting sectarian unrest through derogatory remarks,” Srinagar Police said in a post on its X handle.
It also warned the public that any individual found engaging in similar unlawful activities, including posting or sharing sectarian content with the intent to create division or disturb public harmony, will meet the same fate.
“WE ARE WATCHING,” it added.
Last night, taking cognisance of the inflammatory remarks in a purported video, police detained some persons for questioning.
“Srinagar police has taken cognisance of derogatory sectarian remarks made by certain individuals, who are currently being questioned at the police station,” Srinagar Police posted on its X handle late last night.
They said appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.
“Over the past few months, it has been observed that some individuals with malicious intentions have been engaging in sectarian slander on social media, attempting to create division. Legal action, following due process, will be taken against all offenders, and anyone sharing or forwarding such derogatory content against any sect will face strict action under the full force of the law,” it added.
MMU condemns disrespectful remarks against Khulafa-e-Rashideen
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Wednesday expressed grave concern over attempts to disrupt communal harmony and brotherhood in the region by stoking sectarian tensions.
It said that recent derogatory remarks reportedly made by an individual against the revered companions and Khulafa-e-Rashideen (may Allah be pleased with them) are deeply hurtful and unacceptable.
The companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) hold an exalted status in Islam, and any disrespect towards them is a grave affront to the sentiments of the Muslim Ummah and cannot be tolerated. Such statements are not only against the spirit of Islamic teachings but also serve as a deliberate attempt to divide our community, which has a long-standing tradition of unity and mutual respect in Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said.
The MMU strongly condemned such actions and called upon members of all sects to exercise wisdom, restraint, and mutual respect in their speech and actions.
“Islam teaches us to maintain unity and avoid actions that sow discord among Muslims. We urge religious scholars and leaders across all sects to guide their followers towards preserving the sanctity of the faith and upholding the values of brotherhood,” the statement said.
It also urged authorities to take immediate and appropriate action against those responsible for making such inflammatory remarks to prevent further disruption of peace and communal harmony in the region.
The MMU reiterated its commitment to fostering unity, understanding, and peaceful coexistence in Jammu and Kashmir and called on all sections of society to reject divisive rhetoric and work collectively towards strengthening our shared bonds.
It also urged all to refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying content that promotes sectarian hatred or disrupts unity of Ummah.
