Verify information through official and credible sources before circulationg it online, Police urges general public
Srinagar, Mar 4 (JKNS): In a significant move against the alleged circulation of false and inflammatory digital content, Srinagar Police registered formal cases against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu for purportedly disseminating misleading material capable of disturbing public order.
A police spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said, Acting on credible inputs regarding the circulation of false, fabricated and misleading content across Digital and Social media platforms with the intent to create fear, disturb public order, and incite unlawful activities, Srinagar Police has registered cases against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu in connection with the matter.
The content in question, prima facie, reflects dissemination of Distorted Narratives and unverified information capable of causing Public unrest and societal disharmony. Such deliberate attempts to spread misinformation pose a serious threat to peace, security, and overall stability, spokesperson said.
Accordingly, FIR No. 02/2026 and FIR No. 03/2026 have been registered under Sections 197(1)(d) and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Cyber Police Station, Srinagar. Investigation into both cases has been initiated and is underway.
Srinagar Police reiterates its firm commitment to maintaining Public peace and law & order. Citizens are advised to verify information through official and credible sources before sharing content online and to refrain from circulating unverified material that may disturb communal harmony or Public order.
Further legal action shall follow as warranted under law, police said. (JKNS)
