Srinagar MP, ex-Mayor booked for circulating false content on social media

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• It said the content in question, prima facie, reflected 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.
• 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 at Cyber Police Station, Srinagar," the police said.
• They said an investigation has been initiated into both cases.
• The police advised the citizens 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.