Only those attempting to disrupt peace in Lakshadweep were arrested: UT administration

The administration of the Union Territory (UT) of Lakshadweep on Thursday refuted allegations that it has been quelling democratic protests by using the police, saying that only those violating prohibitory orders were arrested in order to maintain peace and tranquility there.

The UT’s administration, in a release, claimed that the news reports which attributed motives to police action in Lakshadweep were attempts by certain elements to create resentment among the people there by giving false and fabricated information to print and electronic media.

”Lakshadweep administration has been taking steps for the all-round development of islands by initiating various schemes, policies, projects etc. Local people have been supporting the administration wholeheartedly for the developmental efforts.

”However, with the aim to malign the image of administration, create resentment and spread rumours among the residents of Lakshadweep, certain elements have been using social media platforms, print and electronic media and infusing false and fabricated information,” the release said. ”