Hisar, Bhiwani admn on alert after govt directives

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Haryana Government has issued directives to maintain peace, communal harmony and law and order across the state.

Following the directions during the videoconferencing by top administrative officials on Friday, Deputy Commissioner Anish Yadav instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to ensure peace in the district.

The Deputy Commissioner said strict action would be taken against anti-social elements attempting to disturb communal harmony. He warned against the spread of false or inflammatory information through social media or other platforms, stating that anyone found guilty of such actions would face legal consequences.

Earlier, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi had also held a videoconference with district officials, providing directions for strengthening law and order mechanisms. Yadav reiterated that no leniency would be shown towards individuals trying to incite tension or unrest.

He asked police officials to intensify patrolling in sensitive areas, put intelligence networks on alert besides closely monitoring social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Following orders from Home Secretary Sumita Mishra and Director-General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor, the administration has also increased security arrangements at universities and colleges across the district. According to information, there are some Kashmiri students who have been studying in the educational institutions in Hisar. The Deputy Commissioner appealed to the residents of Hisar to cooperate with the administration, refrain from believing in or spreading rumours. He also directed officials to stay in close contact with educational institutions and ensure that the students felt safe and supported.

In Bhiwani also, the police are closely monitoring social media for misleading, inflammatory, or objectionable posts, and the cyber cell is keeping a watch on such activities. Strict action will be taken against those found posting such content.

The DC and SP urged the residents to remain vigilant, stating that the district administration was fully alert. The police are actively monitoring crowded areas, conducting inquiries of suspicious individuals and checking vehicles. The administration has also called on the citizens to keep an eye on activities in their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.