Srinagar, Apr 30: Srinagar Police has registered a case against certain individuals for dissemination of secessionist propaganda aimed at disturbing public peace and national integrity.
In a statement, a police spokesman said that acting upon credible inputs regarding circulation and dissemination of content (videos) across Digital and Social Media platforms, promoting separatist ideology and propagating false information, with an intent to incite unlawful activities prejudicial to the Peace, Sovereignty and Integrity of India, Srinagar Police has registered a case against certain individuals in this matter, it reads.
Preliminary enquiry indicates that the circulation of such content is a deliberate attempt to propagate separatist and secessionist narratives through Digital platforms. Such activities have the potential to incite Public Disaffection, disturb Public Order, and undermine National Integration, it reads.
Prima facie, the information discloses the commission of cognizable offences punishable under Sections 152, 196(1), and 353(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Accordingly, FIR No. 11/2026 under the aforementioned sections has been registered at Cyber Police Station Srinagar, and investigation has been taken up, it reads.
The general public is advised to refrain from creating, sharing, or circulating such unlawful content on Social Media and Digital platforms, statement reads.
Any individual found involved in such activities will be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.
