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After Bengaluru violence, Hyderabad police on alert to monitor offensive social media posts

Meanwhile, Cyberabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against posting inappropriate and inflammatory content on social media.

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In the aftermath of the Bengaluru violence which jeopardised the city's law and order situation, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anjani Kumar asked officers and  City Police`s social media unit to monitor and update senior officers on any derogatory social media posts.

Kumar held a video conference with all senior police officers following the violence in Bengaluru."In case of any exigency, the response time should be less than 10 minutes to reach the spot," he said, adding that all senior officers should arrive at the spot and utilise all available resources to keep the situation under control and peaceful.

"We have zero tolerance for communal situations. There will be no jurisdiction in any police station during a crisis. All nearby officers, Blue Colt teams and patrol cars should reach the spot as early as possible," he said.

All the Station Head Officers and will be present round the clock in the police station with the Divisional ACP and to remain in the Zone throughout the night.

Meanwhile, Cyberabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against posting inappropriate and inflammatory content on social media.

"As you are aware, a malicious social media post has led to violence in Bengaluru resulting in loss of life and property. Do not post or circulate inappropriate content on social media which is likely to adversely affect public order and peace in the society," Sajjanar said, adding that the Cyberabad Police was on the lookout for unsocial elements circulating malicious content on social media.

This development comes after an angry mob attacked the house of Pulakeshinagar Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas, and damaged public property, torched vehicles in the area near DJ Halli and KG Halli police station areas of Bengaluru over a derogatory Facebook post by Srinivas' relative on the Prophet.

Three people died after the police fired on the angry mob who attacked the Cong MLA's residence. Over 150 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

Around 60 police personnel including an Additional Commissioner of Police were injured in the clashes that broke out, the police informed.

Muzamil Pasha, a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader has been arrested by Police in connection with the violence. 

Bengaluru Commissioner of Police Kamal Pant on Wednesday said that  Section 144 imposed in areas under DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits has been extended till 6 AM of August 15.

(With ANI inputs)

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