2 arrested for circulating fake news on social media : Police

Srinagar: Cyber unit of J&K police has registered an FIR for circulation of fake information on social media and arrested two persons.
police said information was received through reliable sources that some miscreants with criminal intention and to create panic amongst public have circulated fake information/videos having bearing on law and order on social media platforms.
“It was also learnt that the miscreants are circulating photographs of terrorists of proscribed terrorist organization on social media and networking sites in order to provoke the masses and cause disaffection against the country,” police said.
“Actions have been undertaken by these miscreants in order to mislead the public in general and youth in particular,” police added.
A case FIR No. 05/2020 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar and investigation has been set into motion.
2 miscreantshave been arrested sofar, police said.
“The public is advised not to circulate unauthentic and fake information through social media platforms. Any person found indulging in such activities will be dealt with strictly under law,” statement reads (KNS)