Police register FIR over GMC blasphemous post, urge public to avoid spreading misinformation

Srinagar, June 06: Srinagar Police on Thursday said it has taken cognizance of the incident posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments of a particular community by a student of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.

The police held that FIR under relevant sections of the law has been registered at Police Station Karan Nagar, and appealed common public to desist from spreading rumors.

“Police takes cognizance of the incident of posting of sensitive content against religious sentiments of a particular community by a student of GMC Sgr. Upon receipt of communication from GMC Sgr administration, case FIR No.13/24 u/s 153,153A,295A,505(2) IPC regd in PS Karanagar,” Srinagar Police in a post on X said.

“Common public is appealed to desist from spreading rumours/false information. They shouldn’t fall prey to false propaganda of anti-social elements. Legal action shall be taken against those who are found to be involved in provocative act/instigation,” Srinagar Police added.