Jammu, Nov 25: Jammu Police on Wednesday advised people not to circulate content on social media triggering communal tension.
Police spokesman here said that people are advised not to circulate, forward any messages in the form of videos, audio and pictures etc on social media or any other platform having potential to cause or increase communal tension.
“This is an offence under law. Police is constantly monitoring social media and will take strict legal action against those found indulging in it,” said the spokesman adding that people are advised not to post anything incriminating.
He further added that it is also requested to the public to inform about the hate material circulated on social media by informing police by dialing 100 and not by posting on media platforms.
“Kindly do not believe on rumours,” he said.
Meanwhile, in view of security situation at Bhatindi, a special meeting with residents of Bhatindi area has been convened by DIG Jammu, SSP Jammu and other field officers.
“Detailed interactions with the inhabitants of area has been done,” he said adding that the grievances of all the prominent citizens of the area were listened and all the issues were addressed on spot.
“The situation is normal in the area. People are requested not to believe in rumours and manipulations of vested interests,” he said.