Sopore, Apr 15, KDC: Police in Sopore have registered a case against unidentified individuals for allegedly circulating rumours and misleading content on social media with the intent to disrupt public peace, officials said on Tuesday.
An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that an FIR (No. 93/2026) has been lodged at Police Station Sopore, and investigations are currently underway to identify those involved in spreading unverified information across various platforms.
Officials said the move comes amid heightened vigilance against misinformation that can potentially trigger law and order issues.
Sopore Police have issued a strong advisory to the public, urging citizens to refrain from creating, sharing or amplifying unverified content online, warning that such acts will invite strict legal action.
“People must rely only on official and verified sources for information,” officials said, adding that monitoring of social media platforms has been intensified to curb the spread of rumours.
Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and appealed to the public to act responsibly in the larger interest of society. (KDC)
