Srinagar Police has registered an FIR against certain individuals for allegedly circulating secessionist propaganda and separatist content across digital and social media platforms aimed at inciting unlawful activities prejudicial to the peace, sovereignty and integrity of India.
Police sources said that credible inputs were received regarding dissemination of videos and other material promoting separatist ideology and spreading false information through online platforms. Acting on the inputs, a case was registered at Cyber Police Station Srinagar.
Police said preliminary enquiry suggested that the circulation of such content was a deliberate attempt to propagate separatist and secessionist narratives through digital platforms. Such activities, police said, had the potential to incite public disaffection, disturb public order and undermine national integration.
They said prima facie offences punishable under Sections 152, 196(1) and 353(1)(b), (c) and (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were made out. Accordingly, FIR No. 11/2026 has been registered at Cyber Police Station Srinagar and investigation has been taken up.
Police also advised the public to refrain from creating, sharing or circulating unlawful content on social media and digital platforms, warning that anyone found involved in such activities would be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.Sources said that the case was registered after a video shared on X by Iltija Mufti featuring Syed Ali Shah Geelani came to the notice of authorities. They said the FIR has also named unidentified persons for allegedly sharing and amplifying the content online. (KDC)
