Shopian Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly circulating provocative content on social media platforms which was found prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, officials said on Wednesday.
Officials told news agency Kashmir News Corner —(KNC) that the accused has been identified as Javid Ahmad Khanday, son of Ali Mohammad Khanday and resident of Sazan Keegam.
They said the individual was involved in sharing and propagating certain videos along with captions and comments which were prima facie capable of disturbing public peace and adversely affecting the law and order situation.
In this regard, FIR No. 26/2026 has been registered at Police Station Shopian, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Keegam, under relevant sections of law. Investigation into the matter has been taken up.
Meanwhile, Shopian Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and public order and advised the public to exercise responsibility and restraint while using social media platforms.
Police warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found posting or sharing content that may disturb public tranquility.—(KNC)
