Sambhal (UP), Mar 12 (PTI) Foreign disputes should not affect law and order in India and those disturbed by such events should not create unrest here, said a police officer during a security review meeting for the upcoming Alvida prayers and Eid.
The video of the meeting held at the Sambhal Kotwali police station on Wednesday, where Circle Officer Kuldeep Singh made the remarks, surfaced on social media.
Speaking to PTI, Singh said his remarks were aimed at ensuring peace and communal harmony.
“My point was that incidents happening on foreign soil should not disturb the local atmosphere. Our objective is to maintain peace and order,” he said.
The meeting was held to review security and law and order arrangements for the last Friday prayers of Ramzan and the Eid.
During the meeting, Singh advised people not to raise slogans or display placards in support of or against any foreign country during prayers.
Singh said that disputes between foreign nations should not affect law and order in India and that those disturbed by such conflicts should not attempt to create unrest locally.
He also warned that any attempt to raise slogans related to international conflicts during Alvida or Friday prayers would not be tolerated. PTI COR CDN APL APL
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