Several reports received last night were on the stoning of homes and businesses of Fijians with Indian descent, said Commissioner of Police, Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho.

Brigadier-General Qiliho is calling for calm as celebration for the new coalition government continues.

He is also urging Fijians to respect the political process in the country.

“We urge all Fijians to celebrate responsibly and with humility and also request political party leaders to stress the same to their supporters,” he said.

Today, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Abdul Khan, will revisit political party leaders to discuss the same issues of concern.

“We also call on social media users to be mindful of what they post, so as not to create unnecessary panic and fear based on rumours and unsubstantiated information,” he said.

“Through community policing efforts, community visitations are being conducted throughout Fiji, targeting business operators, religious institutions, farming communities to provide assurance that we remain focused on ensuring a safe conducive environment for all Fijians during the post-election period.”

Story by: josefa.babitu@fijisun.com.fj