District police chiefs have also been directed to hold peace committee talks with local religious leaders. (Image: ANI/FILE)
According to a senior officer posted at the police headquarters, social media units of all districts have been asked to keep a close watch on the post and take immediate action if any provocative communal post is found.
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Rajasthan Director General of Police DS Chauhan said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Police has increased vigil in its state after the murder of a tailor in Rajasthan. The top cop has also warned of strict action against anyone who posts provocative posts on social media.
“All UP Police personnel deployed across the state are on alert after the incident in Udaipur. We will take strict action against those posting inflammatory content on social media. Our priority is to maintain law and order in the state at any cost. Tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli was murdered at his shop in Udaipur on Tuesday for allegedly sharing a provocative remark made against Prophet Mohammad by expelled BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
According to a senior officer posted at the police headquarters, social media units of all districts have been asked to keep a close watch on the post and take immediate action if any provocative communal post is found. District police chiefs have also been directed to hold peace committee talks with local religious heads to reduce any issues that may lead to communal clashes.
The police administration is taking extra precautions as violent protests broke out in several districts of the state after Friday prayers on June 3 and 10 against the remarks made by Sharma.
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