Bandipora, Nov 15 (JKNS): Bandipora Police have arrested a man for allegedly circulating fabricated information on social media claiming that three CRPF personnel were killed in the November 11 terror attack in Kulgam, an act police said had the potential to trigger public panic and disturb the prevailing security environment.
Police spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said that, Police have arrested a person for circulating false and misleading information through a Facebook page operating under the name “Bandipora Wala” regarding the terrorist attack that took place at Kulgam on 11/11/2026.
It came to the notice of Police Station Bandipora that the said Facebook page namely “Bandipora Wala” being operated by one Momin Ul Islam S/o Mohd Maqbool Bhat R/o Gund Dachina, Bandipora, had uploaded fabricated information claiming that three CRPF personnel had been killed in the attack.
The circulation of such false information had the potential to create unnecessary panic and disturbing peace and public confidence, besides adversely affecting the overall security environment.
Acting promptly, Bandipora Police identified the person operating the Facebook page. Accordingly, FIR No. 187/2026 under relevant Sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bandipora and the accused has been arrested. The misleading content has also been removed from the Facebook page.
Bandipora Police appeal to the general public to refrain from creating, circulating or sharing unverified information, particularly concerning security-related incidents, as such content can cause public panic, disturb public confidence and have wider adverse consequences for society. Citizens are advised to rely only on verified and official sources of information. (JKNS)
