Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday booked six individuals in Budgam district of central Kashmir for creating fake accounts and allegedly sharing content that glorified terrorism
Police said the action was taken to prevent the misuse of social media platforms which had the potential to disturb public peace and incite disruptive activities.
Police identified the six individuals as Hilal Ahmad Dar of Sholipora, Owais Ahmad Khan of Soibugh Daharmuna, Suhail Ahmad Sheikh of Batpora, Umar Shafi Sofi of Ompora, Mohammad Amir Khan, of Ichkoot and Shahid Mir, of Sheikhpora Chatterhama, Budgam
“These individuals were found using fake social media accounts to propagate misleading and unlawful content. Legal action has been initiated against them as per the preventive detention laws,” police said.
Budgam Police has strongly urged all social media users to act responsibly and refrain from posting or sharing illegal, misleading, or disruptive content.
“Strict legal action under relevant sections of law will be taken against anyone found violating social media guidelines,” police said.
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