The police department has taken strict action after the attack on religious preachers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police Kathua has immediately suspended a sub-inspector and seven special police officers for dereliction of duty.

Why was action taken against policemen?

This step was taken after the viral video, in which policemen were seen present at the incident site, but they did not make any concrete effort to stop the attackers. This incident happened in Junthana area of ​​Rajbagh police station area. According to the information, some religious preachers were going in a vehicle to deliver religious messages in the area. Meanwhile, a group of local youth attacked him, accusing him of forced conversion.

It is being told that the attackers were armed with sticks and they vandalized the vehicle. Somehow the preacher managed to escape from there after saving his life. In the video viral on social media, it was seen that some policemen were present at the spot, but they did not play an active role in controlling the situation. When the matter escalated, the police administration immediately took action and suspended the concerned officers.

SSP Kathua said that the police has started an in-depth investigation of the case. The main accused Ravindra Singh Thela has been identified, against whom several criminal cases are already registered. So far one accused has been arrested and the search for the rest is ongoing. Giving a strict warning, the SSP said that no one will be allowed to take the law into their hands and the culprits will be given strict punishment.

Police have described the incident as an attempt to disturb communal harmony, and officials have appealed to people not to pay attention to rumors and maintain peace. Also, as a precautionary measure, additional police force has been deployed in the area and the situation is being closely monitored.

Religious tolerance and law and order situation in the state

This incident in Kathua raises serious questions on religious tolerance and law and order situation in the state. The administration has made it clear that any kind of violence, inflammatory statements or attempts to spread rumors will not be tolerated. The culprits will soon be brought to justice, so that such incidents are not repeated and peace and trust are maintained in the society.