Srinagar, March 8: Police in Budgam district have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual for allegedly circulating provocative and unverified videos on social media in the Chadoora area.
According to police, the case was registered after Police Station Chadoora received information that Suhail Ahmad Bhat, son of Nazir Ahmad Bhat and a resident of Kuthipora Chadoora, had uploaded certain videos on his Instagram account titled “Master Electrician.” The videos were reportedly related to a recent protest concerning the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
Police said the content was allegedly intended to provoke youth and members of the public, which could potentially disturb public order.
Officials added that the circulation of such unverified material may create unnecessary panic, disrupt law and order, and adversely impact communal harmony.
Following the report, a case under FIR No. 23/2026 has been registered at Police Station Chadoora under relevant sections of law, and an investigation into the matter has been initiated.
Police have urged citizens to refrain from sharing unverified or provocative content on social media and to cooperate with authorities in maintaining peace, public order and communal harmony.
