Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 5: Two persons were arrested today by the Cyber Police for posting pictures of militants on the social media.
Police said that Cyber Police Station received information that some miscreants with criminal intention and to create panic amongst public have circulated fake information and 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. The said actions have been undertaken by these miscreants in order to mislead the public in general and youth in particular”, read a statement issued by Police.
Police have registered a case (FIR No. 05/2020 under relevant Sections of law) in Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar and investigation set into motion. “Two miscreants have been arrested in the instant case”, police said.
“General 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”, police added.
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