Srinagar Police register FIR against media outlets and individuals over alleged misleading coverage of protests
The Facts
- Srinagar Police registered an FIR/case at the Cyber Police Station concerning alleged circulation of misleading information linked to the Srinagar protests.
- Police said the case involves certain news channels/media outlets and individuals accused of spreading “false, fabricated and misleading” information and “distorted narratives” on electronic and social media platforms.
- Police alleged the dissemination was intended to incite unrest, disturb public order, and create disharmony in society.
- Authorities said several social media profiles were identified and that concerned individuals were summoned to the cyber cell/cyber police as part of the investigation.
- Police said an investigation is underway and warned of strict legal action against those found involved.
- Police did not disclose the names/details of the media outlets or individuals in their initial statement about the FIR.
Context
What exactly did police say the FIR is about?
Police said they took cognisance of the “deliberate circulation” of “false, fabricated and misleading” information and “distorted narratives and unverified content” related to the protests, alleging it was aimed at inciting unrest and disturbing public order. Hindustan Times ThePrint WION
Who is being targeted by the FIR?
Police said the case concerns certain news channels/media outlets and individuals (including social media users), but they did not name specific outlets or people in the initial announcement; they added that several profiles had been identified and individuals summoned. Hindustan Times New Indian Express ThePrint
What steps have authorities said they are taking next?
Police said the investigation is actively underway through the cyber police/cyber cell and that strict legal action will follow against anyone found involved in spreading the alleged misinformation. ThePrint Jammu Kashmir Lates… Rising Kashmir
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