The unceasing turmoil in Kashmir regularly makes for headlines, and the same goes for the communal disputes that are frequently recorded across India.
At such a time, a photo recently tweeted by the Srinagar unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on their Twitter account have succeeded in setting an inspiring example.
In the image captioned “Brother-in-arms for peace”, a Muslim officer in uniform can be seen offering namaz while another stands guard, with a baton and a rifle. The image was tweeted on July 29, and since then it has been winning hearts on social media.
It has been been retweeted more than 1,000 times at the time of writing, and people online have been hailing it as a great example of communal harmony.
Within less than 24 hours, the picture generated quite a buzz on social media, drawing praise from both, celebrities and common people. Kashmir has seen violent protests against law enforcement officials, especially after the death of militant commander Burhan Wani. The unrest has escalated after the brutal lynching of DSP Ayub Pandith outside a mosque in Srinagar. Hurriyat leaders have been arrested and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has advocated dialogue with Pakistan to bring the state out of the "current mess". In face of communal politics raising its ugly head in several states, the image, according to some, was a reminder of everything India stands for. Here are some of the reactions. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for gesture and the image."Brothers-in-arms for peace" - CRPF Srinagar pic.twitter.com/QfsOIKbHoa
— Srinagar Sector CRPF (@crpf_srinagar) July 29, 2017
Having each other's back at all times, proud to be an Indian. Love and care comes before religion.That's what we call a team @crpfindia ☺️? pic.twitter.com/m8tgnT8Qy3— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 30, 2017Others soon joined in.
This is real India. A CRPF jawan stands guard while a J&K Police man offers Namaz in #Kashmir. Brothers in arms! ?? pic.twitter.com/qRtspZFuXv— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 29, 2017
This is real india. We proud about our solders Love you indian army@adgpi @crpfindia— Babajan (@BabajanJansb1) July 29, 2017
A true colour of Secular n Nationalist CRPF guards for the freedom of religious faith n coexistence. — Sanjay Sharma (@sanjay16sharma) July 29, 2017
This is Real India ??. ? — Sunil Kumar Acharya (@su4nil) July 29, 2017