In Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, eight police officers have been suspended pursuit an wade on so-called religious preachers. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua took whoopee versus a sub-inspector and seven Special Police Officers (SPOs) for negligence on duty. The incident occurred in the Junthana zone under Rajbagh police station, where a group of local youths tangibly attacked preachers traveling in a vehicle, accusing them of forced religious conversion. The attackers, armed with sticks, moreover damaged the vehicle, but the preachers managed to escape unharmed.
Police Response and Suspensions
The video of the incident went viral on social media, showing police at the site but not intervening immediately. After reviewing the video, authorities took the matter seriously and suspended the officers for negligence during duty.
Arrest of Main Accused
The police have identified the main accused as Ravindra Singh Thela, who once has several criminal cases registered versus him. So far, one suspect has been arrested, while the search for other attackers is ongoing. SSP Kathua stated that no one is unliable to take the law into their own hands and strict whoopee will be taken versus the guilty.
Appeal for Peace and Security Measures
The police described the wade as an struggle to disturb communal harmony and urged the public to maintain peace. Officials confirmed that the situation is stuff closely monitored, and spare police forces have been deployed in the area.
Impact on Law and Order
This incident in Kathua raises serious concerns well-nigh religious tolerance and law-and-order in the state. The wardship made it well-spoken that any struggle at violence or spreading rumors will not be tolerated, and the culprits will squatter strict legal action.
