BUDGAM (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested six individuals for misusing social media platforms in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
“Six individuals identified 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 have been booked for creating fake accounts and sharing content glorifying terrorism that could potentially disturb public peace and incite disruptive activities in Budgam district,” police said in a statement.
“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,” the statement said.
Budgam Police strongly urges 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,” the statement added. — (KIMS)