Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 3: Police today registered an FIR against a journalist for “incorrect” reporting about attack on tourists.
An application was moved by 10 tour and travel operators against Saleem Pandit, Bureau Chief, The Times of India for alleged malicious reporting of attacks against tourists in Kashmir valley. They have alleged that this misinformation has led to cancellation of their bookings and created scare.
A case (FIR No 26/2018 U/ S 505(2) R P C) has been registred in Police Station Kothibagh against the journalist.
“As per District police authorities Srinagar, no such incident of stone pelting took place in that area yesterday as reported by the correspondent. Police investigation have also shown that no injuries to any body were reported from area”, police spokesman said.
“However, two tourist got minor injuries on April 1. They were given first aid and discharged immediately. There has been no intended or designed attack on any tourist. It was because the vehicles came in middle an area where pelting was going on”, Police added.
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