Jammu and Kashmir police warn of miscreants trying to create unrest at interfaith marriages

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday warned miscreants planning to create trouble in Maharashtra over an interfaith marriage between a young woman from Kashmir and a man from Navi Mumbai.

Police said they came to the knowledge of an interfaith matter after the girl's father filed a missing person report in Baramulla district. “On August 16 this year, Kreeri police station in Baramulla district filed a missing person report regarding the daughter of one Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Sheikh (further details not disclosed), who was missing since the morning of August 16. On August 23, it was learnt that the said girl converted on August 19 and married a man from Navi Mumbai (further details not disclosed),” police said in a statement.

“The Kreeri police station of Baramulla district police has taken cognizance of the matter and registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS. The Cyber ​​Patrol Unit of Baramulla district police has noticed that many miscreants and anti-social elements are creating/sharing posts trying to take advantage of this incident to create unrest,” the statement said.

“Sharing misleading/inflammatory content is a violation of various laws and will result in strict legal action including initiation of criminal proceedings. All are advised not to share any misleading/inflammatory content about this incident. If any such content has been shared/reposted, it is advised to delete it. Jammu and Kashmir Police is committed to ensuring that our digital space remains safe and respectful for all,” the police statement added.

“There have been incidents in Jammu and Kashmir where miscreants and anti-social elements have exploited posts relating to the personal lives of individuals to create unrest in this Union Territory where law and order is a major concern. The police have been closely monitoring the digital space to ensure that no one creates a situation that compromises peace as well as the privacy and individual rights of other citizens,” the statement said.