Chandigarh, Aug 5, 2019 (Yes Punjab News)
Haryana Police has issued an alert across the state after the decision of Central government on Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir State.
While giving this information here today, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mr Navdeep Singh Virk said that all Commissioners of Police and district Superintendents of Police had been directed to take adequate steps for safety and security of Kashmiri students studying in various educational institutes in the state.
“Steps must be taken to ensure their safety not only at their places of education or stay but also if they decide to head back home,” added Mr Virk.
In view of the possibility of disrupt peace by anti-national elements, he said that Police officers have been directed to take necessary precautions and to mobilize all possible resources to avoid any eventuality or unlawful act in the state. Police presence in crowded or vulnerable areas should be increased till August 17, 2019.
Apart from this, adequate security, traffic and law and order arrangements should be made at sensitive places.
Mr Virk said that Police Officers have been asked to increase security at bus stands and railway stations so ensure safety of Kashmiri people and other travelers. It has been directed them to avoid any probable mischievous act and to maintain peace, communal harmony and law and order in their respective jurisdiction.
The ADGP said that Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all security forces for remaining on alert following revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. The States have been asked to maintain vigil against circulation of false, unverified news, rumours and unscrupulous messages on social media aimed at disturbing peace and pubic tranquility and inciting violence and communal discord.
