Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Apr 5: An objectionable social media post by the leader of a religious body has disturbed the peace of otherwise calm Bhaderwah town of the mountainous Doda district today.
There was protest last night against Virender Razdan, who heads a religious body and today the market in the town remained partially shut.
The protest was led by Anjuman-e-Islamia Bhaderwah and the protesters marched from a local mosque to Bhaderwah Police Station raising slogans demanding the arrest of Razdan for posting the objectionable post.
“The post has hurt our religious sentiments,” a protester claimed.
Police sources informed that an FIR has been registered against Razdan under the relevant sections of law but he was not arrested till last reports.
The phone internet services in the town and adjoining areas were also snapped to keep the situation under control.
SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta when contacted informed that they have called members of both the communities who have ensured to maintain peace and harmony.
“In a message Razdan has tendered an apology and has also deleted the objectionable post but still our efforts are on to arrest him,” he maintained adding that situation was under control.
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