Srinagar, April 30: Srinagar Police has registered an FIR against certain individuals for allegedly circulating secessionist propaganda and misleading content on social media platforms.
In an official statement, police said the action followed credible inputs about videos being shared online that promote separatist ideology and spread false information with the intent to incite unlawful activities prejudicial to the peace, sovereignty and integrity of India.
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Preliminary findings indicate that the content was deliberately circulated to push secessionist narratives through digital platforms. Authorities said such activities can incite public disaffection, disturb public order and undermine national integration.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Sections 152, 196(1), and 353(1)(b), (c) and (2).
Accordingly, FIR No. 11/2026 has been lodged at the Cyber Police Station in Srinagar, and an investigation has been initiated.
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Police have urged the public to refrain from creating, sharing or forwarding such unlawful content on social media and digital platforms, warning that strict legal action will be taken against violators.
