J&K: Organisers of pro-Palestine rally in Budgam booked for 'creating law-and-order situation'

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against the organisers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds procession in Budgam district on Friday for allegedly creating a law and order situation by raising objectionable slogans.

Youm-e-Quds, an annual event, is observed on last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan to express support for Palestine.

A Budgam police statement said a case has been registered against the organisers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds procession in Sonpah village, Beerwah, for “creating a law and order situation by raising objectionable slogans.”

Police said it took cognizance of the incident and registered a case.

“Further investigation is underway, and necessary action as per law will be taken against those involved,” police said.

In neighboring Baramulla district, police said a case was registered under the UA(P) Act against individuals found involved in promoting terrorism by displaying “Hezbollah flags and sloganeering” at Chainabal, Pattan.

“During a procession in Chainabal, some individuals were seen carrying Hezbollah flags, placards, and banners featuring photographs of the slain Hezbollah commander,” the police said.

“These individuals were also heard raising slogans in support of Hezbollah, with the intent to incite the general public and encourage elements associated with terrorist organisations to engage in subversive activities and to revive terrorist activities within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.”

Police have initiated their investigation into the matter and assured swift action against those found involved in activities that threaten peace and stability in the region, the statement said.