JK police nabs man for posting sensitive message to disturb communal harmony

A man was arrested for "sensitive" social media post which had the potential to disturb communal harmony in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said.

Rashid Azim, a resident of Chowkian village of Darhal, was arrested and a case under the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) was registered against him for sharing a "sensitive message" on a WhatsApp group, hurting sentiments of members of a particular community, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Yougal Manhas said. The officer appealed to all the people not to misuse social media platforms and spread hatred.