With Valentine’s Day approaching, warning posters threatening couples appeared at multiple locations across the city, triggering concern among residents and prompting heightened police vigilance.

The posters, reportedly issued by an outfit named Hindu Shivbhawani Sena, carried the slogan “Jahan milenge babu-sona, tod denge kona-kona”, warning of physical assault against couples seen together in public places. The group objected to Valentine’s Day celebrations, claiming the occasion promotes obscenity and western cultural influence.

According to the messages, members planned to patrol parks, restaurants and other public spaces and intervene if they observed behaviour they considered inappropriate. They also urged people to dedicate the day to honouring soldiers rather than celebrating the festival.

Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya K Sharma said authorities have deployed additional security personnel across key areas and warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting harassment or disturbing law and order.

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