SOURCE: UNI
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday removed Israeli flag-like graffiti near the Imambara in Zadibal, Srinagar and identified three teenage girls involved in it. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the Srinagar Police said it received information about foreign flag-like graffiti – identified as Israeli flag – painted on the road outside the main entrance of the Imambara in Zadibal. A police team from Zadibal Police Station reached the spot and ensured immediate removal of the graffiti to maintain communal harmony and public order.”
The statement said that preliminary investigation revealed the involvement of three local minor girls, all students. “Considering their age and the sensitivity of the act, their parents were called to the police station and the minors were counselled in their presence. The girls were made aware of the implications of such actions and the need to maintain communal harmony and responsible civic behaviour,” the statement said.
Police said that legal action will be taken as per the juvenile justice framework.
Earlier on Monday, another incident involving foreign flags took place in Srinagar’s Balhama area, in connection with which Srinagar police detained two persons. Police said in its statement on Monday that the action was taken based on credible inputs, including visual evidence indicating the installation of US and Israeli flags.” Police said two persons have been detained, while efforts are on to nab the third.