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Pulwama Police Urges Media Caution as Protests Erupt Over Ayatollah's Death

Pulwama Police has issued a media advisory urging all platforms and the public to act responsibly and verify information through official sources when reporting on law and order. This comes as the Shia Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir held protests mourning the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US and Israel-led airstrikes. Peaceful demonstrations, featuring portraits of Khamenei and anti-US slogans, were held in Srinagar, Bandipore, and Ramban. The police warned that circulating misinformation to disrupt public harmony would lead to legal action.

Key Points: Pulwama Police Media Advisory Amid Protests for Khamenei

  • Police advisory against misinformation
  • Shia community protests in J&K
  • Protests target US & Israel
  • Calls for media responsibility
  • Peaceful demonstrations reported
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J-K: Pulwama Police issues media advisory to "act responsibly, with discretion" as protests erupt after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death

Pulwama Police issues advisory urging responsible reporting as Shia community protests Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israel strikes.

"any person or organisation found deliberately circulating misinformation... shall face appropriate legal action - Pulwama Police"

Pulwama, March 1

Pulwama Police has appealed to all media organisations, journalists, social media users, digital platforms and the general public to act with responsibility and discretion while reporting or sharing any information concerning law and order, security-related matters or public gatherings in the district.

This comes as the Shia Muslim community in the region mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the airstrikes launched by the US and Israel.

The police urged the media to verify the contents through competent and authorised official sources and cautioned that rumours, unverified inputs, or speculative reports can cause avoidable alarm, create confusion among the public and negatively impact peace and normalcy.

Police advised the media to maintain professional standards and depend solely on authenticated updates released by the district police for the dissemination of information.

"Pulwama Police makes it clear that any person or organisation found deliberately circulating misinformation or attempting to disrupt public harmony through misleading content shall face appropriate legal action as per law," the police said in a statement

"The cooperation of all citizens is solicited in ensuring peace, stability and communal harmony across the district," they added.

Members of the Shia community in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday staged a massive protest outside the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) headquarters in Srinagar following the news of the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israel-led strikes.

The protests were peaceful, with participants carrying pictures of Khamenei and banners supporting Iran. Black flags, portraits of the Ayatollah, and traditional mourning chants (Nauha) were witnessed on the streets of Srinagar.

Protests were also held in Bandipore and Ramban today. Protesters in Ramban raised slogans "Tum kitne Hosseini maroge...har ghar se Hosseini niklega (How many Hosseini will you kill, from every home, a Hosseini will rise." They also burnt an effigy of US President Donald Trump during demonstrations.

In Bandipore, protesters carried portraits of the late cleric, expressing grief and condemnation over the incident. Earlier similar protest was carried out in Budgam and Srinagar over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader.

Protesters raised anti-US and anti-Israel slogans, expressing solidarity with Iran and condemning the attack.

The wave of protests and mourning reflected the deep religious and political resonance of Khamenei's leadership among Shia communities worldwide.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's important to respect the mourning of the Shia community. The protests seem to be a peaceful expression of grief and solidarity. The media should report responsibly without sensationalism.
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Arjun K
While I understand the sentiment, burning effigies of foreign leaders on Indian soil is not a good look. We must maintain our dignity. Our foreign policy is separate from internal communal harmony. 🇮🇳
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Meera T
This shows how connected our local communities are to global events. The police caution is correct, but I also hope the authorities ensure the right to peaceful protest is protected. It's a delicate balance.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the advisory feels a bit one-sided. It asks everyone to depend solely on police updates. While misinformation is bad, a free press should also be able to report independently after due verification.
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Priyanka N
The chants of "Har ghar se Hosseini niklega" are powerful. It's a matter of faith for them. As long as it's peaceful and doesn't disrupt law and order, people should be allowed to express their grief.

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