UP: FIR in opposition to Sikh man for posting photos with weapons on social media, ‘supporting’ Khalistan

PILIBHIT: Police on this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR in opposition to a Sikh man for allegedly posting photos of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing assist for Khalistan, officers mentioned on Sunday. “An FIR has been registered against the accused, Gursewak Singh, under relevant legal provisions. A thorough investigation into the matter is underway,” Nagar Kotwali Station Home Officer (SHO) Rajeev Kumar Singh informed reporters. In accordance with the Kotwali police, chowki in-charge Deepchandra reported the incident in writing to town police. Based mostly on the criticism, severe expenses have been filed in opposition to the accused. Police mentioned on December 23, three alleged Khalistan supporters have been killed in an encounter throughout an operation collectively carried out by the Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police within the Puranpur space of Pilibhit. Subsequently, Gursewak Singh, a resident of Haryana’s Sirsa, triggered an issue by posting content material supporting Khalistan on Fb. Police mentioned they’re carefully monitoring the dissemination of inflammatory materials on social media and warned of strict motion in opposition to such actions. Officers have additionally urged native residents to promptly report any such incidents, together with actions on social media, to police.