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Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday denied that there was an incident of firing in the Kashmir Valley. Talking to media in Srinagar, Inspector General of Police S P Pani said the Jammu and Kashmir administration was committed to maintaining peace and order and police are working in this direction. He said the Eid namaz was offered in different mosques and after the prayers, the congregations dispersed peacefully. He added that there were a couple of minor incidents of law and order which have been handled very professionally.
He also said a malicious campaign can be seen on social media. He requested citizens not to pay attention to any such kind of malicious campaign which is being carried out by mischievous people. He said this matter has been taken up with the service provider to take legal action as per the law.
Rohit Kansal, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary (Planning) also said that there was no firing incident in the state. Dismissing the reports in a section of media about firing by security agencies, he said that the District and Divisional Administration carried out a number of interactions with maulvis, people, organising mandis, which resulted in a peaceful and relaxed Eid today.