Bandipora, Nov 15 (KNS): Police on Sunday said they arrested a man in Bandipora district for spreading false and misleading information on social media regarding the November 11 terror attack in Kulgam.

The accused, identified as Momin Ul Islam, son of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Gund Dachina in Bandipora, was operating a Facebook page under the name “Bandipora Wala”, through which he circulated information claiming that three CRPF personnel had been killed in the attack.

A police spokesperson said that the information shared on the Facebook page was fabricated and could have created unnecessary panic among the public.

“The accused had uploaded misleading information claiming that three CRPF personnel were killed in the Kulgam terror attack. Such false claims can create panic, disturb peace and adversely affect the security environment,” police said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Police said the matter came to the notice of Police Station Bandipora, following which the person operating the Facebook page was identified and arrested.

An FIR bearing No. 187/2026 has been registered under relevant sections of law at Police Station Bandipora, while the misleading content has also been removed from the Facebook page.

Meanwhile, Bandipora Police urged people to refrain from creating or sharing unverified information, particularly concerning security-related incidents.

Police advised citizens to rely on verified and official sources for information, warning that the circulation of false claims could create public panic and disturb peace. (KNS)