Pulwama, May 1 (KNS): The Pulwama Police on Friday issued a strict advisory directing social media users and media personnel to refrain from sharing, uploading, or circulating any videos or photographs related to the death of a minor who slipped into a stream and whose body was recovered earlier in the day.
In an official communication, the police said those who have already uploaded or circulated such sensitive content must remove it immediately, failing which legal action will be initiated under relevant provisions of law.
"Respect for the dignity of the deceased and the privacy of the bereaved family must be upheld at all times.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelCirculation of such distressing content not only deepens the grief of the family but also violates ethical and legal norms," the advisory read.
Authorities have urged all stakeholders to act responsibly and maintain utmost sensitivity and decorum while using social media platforms.
Pulwama Police said it stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this difficult time. (KNS)