1 arrested in Jammu under OSA

Jammu, July 10: Police Wednesday arrested a person after registering a case, under the Official Secrets Act (OSA), 1923, in Jammu district.

“The accused was taken into police remand for four days,” a Police spokesman said.

“Police Station Channi Himmat, Jammu received information through reliable sources that a secret document issued by Police Headquarters, containing details about security is in circulation in WhatsApp group, ’The Sree Times’ and ’Aasman’ newspaper, handled by one Tarun Behl with malafide intention to spread misinformation,” he said.

Upon this information, an FIR No 80/2024 U/S 3/5 Official Secrets Act 1923,49/353 BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) was registered in Police Station Channi Himmat and an investigation was taken up.

“During the investigation, the accused was arrested and taken into Police remand for four days. Further investigation of the case is going on,” the spokesman said.

Police also urged media houses and WhatsApp group admins to not upload and circulate any information and documents that jeopardised the security and sovereignty of the nation.

“Otherwise, strict action will be taken against those who act irresponsibly,” police warned.