Protests Erupt in J&K’s Bhaderwah Over Controversial Post; Internet Suspended

Jammu: Protests erupted in J&K’s Bhaderwah town on Saturday following a controversial social post, allegedly put up by the leader of a Hindu group. Authorities have also suspended internet services in Doda’s Bhaderwah town after an objectionable comment was posted on social media. Protests and a partial bandh were also observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town.

SP Bhaderwah, Vinod Sharma told reporters that an FIR has been registered against the accused, Virender Razdan and raids are underway to nab him. The officer appealed to the people to maintain peace and communal harmony.

Razdan, the head of Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha Bhaderwah, allegedly posted communally sensitive content on his social media account, drawing resentment from members of both Hindu and Muslim communities.

Anjuman-e-Islamia Bhaderwah on Saturday took out a march from the local Jamia Masjid to Bhaderwah police station, shouting slogans and demanding the arrest of the culprit for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. The protesters dispersed after the SP assured an appropriate action against the accused in accordance with the law. However, the shops in the town remained partially shut in response to the call by Anjuman.

“The peaceful protest will continue till the arrest of the culprit. This is not the first time he has made such a controversial comment against our religion. He is a habitual offender and needs to be dealt with as per the law in the larger interest of peace and brotherhood,” the president of Anjuman-e-Islamia, Riyaz Ahmed Najar, said. (IANS)

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