Srinagar, February 6 : Police on Thursday said that it have apprehended fake saint in Waripora area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
In a handout, the police said that it has apprehended an individual, Mamely Abdul Razak Lone, son of Gh. Ahmad Lone, resident of Waripora Kunzar, whose video had recently gone viral on social media. The said individual had constructed a structure resembling the Holy Kaaba, which was later voluntarily demolished by locals during the night.
The police spokesman further stated that preliminary inquiry suggests that the individual appears to be mentally unsound. As per due legal procedure, necessary medical evaluation will be conducted, and he will be taken to a psychiatric hospital after obtaining requisite orders from the Executive Magistrate.
Advisory to the Public:
Baramulla Police urges the general public to refrain from spreading rumors or misinformation regarding this incident on social media or any other platform. Circulating unverified information can lead to unnecessary panic and misinterpretation of facts. Strict legal action will be taken against anyone found indulging in rumor-mongering or attempts to incite unrest, he said.
We request all citizens to maintain peace, communal harmony, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Any concerns or suspicious activities should be reported to the police through official channels, he said.
For any clarification or assistance, the public may contact Baramulla Police through the official helpline, reads the statement.
