Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS): Some mischievous elements are continuously circulating fake and unfounded news items on social media sites and attributing it to news gathering agency Kashmir News Service (KNS).
The KNS management reiterates its appeal to authorities to take stern action against such elements.
This is not the first attempt by these elements to tarnish the image of KNS which is known for putting the facts and clarity in news stories.
In a recent move, such elements have used Face book to denigrate the image of KNS and has posted several fake and unfounded news items, besides uploading video and pictures. Earlier they created WhatsApp groups for disseminating baseless news stories on the name of KNS.
KNS has already informed the police and senior civil officials regarding such mischievous elements and their maligning work attributed to us.
KNS management is reiterating its appeal to higher authorities to take stringent action against such elements and is hopeful that law enforcement agencies will identify the culprits at earliest.
KNS also appeals general public and officials to contact our office at M-5 Govt. Quarters Magarmal Bagh, Srinagar in case some mischievous elements try to use our name for circulating fake news.
We can also be reached at 0192-2477864, 9906526338 and 8082627166
It is hereby clarified that KNS is not responsible for the fake news item attributed to us. Please contact us for clarification on news items in case there is some doubt. (KNS)