Man detained for posting ‘misleading’ video in Kishtwar; advisory out on social media use
JAMMU, Dec 29 (PTI): One person was detained for allegedly uploading a “misleading” video related to a clash between two communities in Kishtwar district, police said on Monday, issuing a public advisory cautioning citizens against misuse of social media.
In a related development, Kishtwar District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma on Monday issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), directing strict regulation and compliance with the statutory framework governing digital news and current affairs content in the district.
The order specifically targets mushrooming of unregistered online news portals and social media pages reporting news and current affairs without registration, verification, or accountability, which the administration said poses a serious risk of misinformation and disturbance of public order.
