Shopian Police register FIR for circulation of provocative content prejudicial to public order

Shopian, Mar 04: In a significant step to maintain law and order, Shopian Police have registered an FIR over the circulation of provocative content prejudicial to public order, police officials said on Wednesday.

In a press statement, a police spokesperson said, "Shopian Police have taken cognizance of the circulation of provocative content on social media platforms found to be prejudicial to the maintenance of public order."

He said that it has come to notice that one individual, namely Javid Ahmad Khanday S/O Ali Mohd Khanday R/O Sazan Keegam, was allegedly involved in sharing and propagating certain videos accompanied by captions and comments which were prima facie capable of disturbing public peace and adversely affecting the law-and-order situation.

Accordingly, FIR No. 26/2026 has been registered at Police Station Shopian (Police Post Keegam) under relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been initiated. Further legal action shall be taken as warranted under law.

Shopian Police reiterate their firm commitment to maintaining peace and public order. The general public is advised to exercise responsibility and restraint while using social media platforms and to refrain from posting or sharing any content that may disturb public tranquility. Any violation shall be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.