Srinagar: Police on Wednesday warned social media users against uploading “malicious” content related to the removal of a particular flag, and advised them to delete such content immediately as it has potential to disturb public order and harmony.
The police stated that failure to comply will attract legal action under law.
In a post on X, Srinagar Police said: “It has been observed that certain social media users are circulating malicious content related to the removal of a particular flag. Such posts have the potential to disturb public order and harmony”.
“All social media account holders are hereby strictly advised to immediately delete such content and refrain from sharing or uploading any similar material in future. Failure to comply will attract strict legal action under applicable laws”.
“We urge everyone to act responsibly and uphold peace in the community,” police said in a post on X.
