Budgam Police Register FIR Against Social Media User for Circulating Provocative Videos

CHADOORA, MARCH 08: The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam have taken decisive action against the spread of inflammatory content by registering an FIR against an individual for uploading provocative and unverified videos on Instagram.

The accused, identified as Suhail Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Kuthipora Chadoora, allegedly used his social media account, “Master Electrician,” to share content related to recent protests concerning the Middle East situation.

Authorities stated that the videos were intended to incite the youth and the general public, posing a significant threat to public order and communal harmony.

Consequently, Police Station Chadoora has filed Case FIR No. 23/2026 under relevant legal sections and has launched a formal investigation.

, Emphasizing the need for digital responsibility, the J&K Police have urged citizens to refrain from sharing unverified or sensitive material that could trigger panic or disrupt the peace of the Union Territory.