Srinagar, March 3 – Police in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, announced on Tuesday that they had registered a First Information Report (FIR) in response to deliberate, false, and fabricated information intended to mislead the public.
The Srinagar Police have taken serious notice of the deliberate circulation of false, fabricated, and misleading information by certain news channels, media outlets, and individuals across electronic and social media platforms.
These individuals are systematically attempting to spread distorted narratives and unverified content with the clear intention of inciting unrest, disrupting public order, and creating discord in society, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Such malicious misinformation campaigns pose a grave threat to peace, security, and the integrity of the nation, the spokesperson added, noting that the Srinagar Police have registered an FIR at the Cyber Police Station under relevant legal provisions.
Several individuals have been identified, and those concerned have been summoned to the Cyber Cell, the spokesperson said.
The investigation is actively underway, and strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved.
The Srinagar Police issued a clear warning that spreading fake news, inflammatory content, or unverified information will result in severe legal consequences.
"Citizens and media organizations are advised to exercise responsibility and verify facts only from official and credible sources before sharing any content that may disturb communal harmony or public order. The Srinagar Police remain committed to maintaining law and order and will not allow any attempt to destabilize peace in the region," the spokesperson said.
In order to maintain law and order, authorities have imposed restrictions throughout the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday.
All schools, colleges, and universities have been closed, and exams scheduled for the day have been postponed by the University of Kashmir.
Internet speeds across the Valley have been reduced to prevent individuals from uploading provocative content on social media.
Heavy deployment of security forces has been made at sensitive locations to maintain law and order.
