Srinagar: Police in Srinagar on Sunday said it has summoned three individuals for questioning in connection with posting sectarian and inflammatory content on social media.
The police also said that appropriate legal proceedings have been taken up, and urged the public to refrain from sharing or posting such material.
Taking to micro-blogging site X the Srinagar Police said: “Apropos to the posting of sectarian and inflammatory content on social media, 03 individuals have been summoned for questioning, and appropriate legal proceedings are underway”.
“The public is urged to refrain from sharing or posting such material, as exacting legal action would be enforced against violators,” the post added.
Separately, the Cyber Police in Kashmir has warned social media users against fanning communal or sectarian tensions in the valley in the wake of the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday.
“We’ve noticed inflammatory and sectarian posts being shared on social media, threatening communal harmony. We urge everyone to refrain from posting or engaging in such divisive content,” the Cyber Police Kashmir said in an advisory posted on X.
The police warned of strict action against anyone posting or sharing any inflammatory or provocative content.
“Any individual found posting or sharing sectarian, inflammatory, or provocative content aimed at disturbing peace will face strict legal action under the relevant sections of law. Let’s work together to maintain the unity and tranquility of Kashmir,” it added.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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