Srinagar 04 August (KNB): Police on Wednesday warned those who are circulating a fake tweet in the name of Syed Ali Shah Geelani calling for strike on 5 and 15 August.
Police said that Geelani’s family members have categorically disowned the circulating tweet and confirmed that it is fake.
In the aftermath of the tweet, police have also registered an FIR under sections of ULP(A) and said that action would be taken against those circulating the tweet for nefarious designs.
However, Budgam police in this regard tweeted that “As per family sources of SAS Geelani, the tweet is fake and issued by someone from Pakistan. Police are taking action against those who are circulating it to instigate violence. Case FIR under relevant sections of ULA(P)stands registered in Police station Budgam. (KNB)