Budgam Police book man for circulating provocative content on social media

Budgam, Mar 08: Budgam Police on Sunday registered an FIR against an individual for circulating provocative and unverified videos on Instagram in the Chadoora area of the district, police officials said.

They said the videos were allegedly aimed at provoking youth and the general public, thereby posing a potential threat to public order.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said, “Police Station Chadoora received information that one Suhail Ahmad Bhat, S/o Nazir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Kuthipora Chadoora, had uploaded videos on his Instagram account titled “Master Electrician” related to a recent protest concerning the ongoing situation in the Middle East.”

The circulation of such content has the potential to create unnecessary panic, disturb public order, and adversely affect communal harmony, the statement said.

Accordingly, FIR No. 23/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora, and investigation into the matter has been initiated, it said.

Budgam Police urge citizens to refrain from sharing unverified or provocative content on social media and to cooperate with authorities in maintaining peace, order, and harmony in the district.