Srinagar, July 19: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Amod Nagpure Friday urged Cheenbal Pattan residents to register their protest peacefully, emphasizing that there is no scope for violence in the district.
Speaking to media persons at Mirgund, SSP Baramulla as per news agency Kashmir Scroll highlighted the importance of maintaining law and order and the role of the public in achieving this.
He said that there is a space for peaceful protest in democracy but no space for violence and such things should be avoided.
He called on community leaders and residents to engage in dialogue and use democratic means to express their grievances.
SSP Baramulla assured that the police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will take strict action against any individuals or groups attempting to incite violence.
The SSP’s statement comes in response to recent tension and protests in the area where people restored to stone pelting to register their protests over water scarcity.