Srinagar, Sept 6: Police have registered a case after the National Emblem installed at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar was found vandalized, triggering widespread condemnation from locals and devotees.
Officials said the damage to the emblem was detected during a routine inspection of the shrine premises. The incident was immediately reported to the authorities, following which an FIR was lodged at Nigeen Police Station under relevant sections of law dealing with offences against national symbols.
A police team has launched investigations and is examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the culprits. Senior officials said vandalizing the National Emblem amounts to a serious crime, and the law will take its strictest course against those responsible.
The Hazratbal Shrine, housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), is among the most sacred places in Jammu and Kashmir. The act of vandalism at such a sensitive and spiritual site has shocked devotees and the general public alike.
Locals strongly condemned the incident, terming it an attack on both religious and national sentiments. They urged the administration to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly and ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.
Meanwhile, authorities have further strengthened security measures around Hazratbal Shrine, deploying additional personnel to prevent any untoward incidents. Police assured the public that the investigation is being carried out on priority and the offenders will soon be identified and booked.
