Srinagar, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bandipora Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested a man for allegedly circulating fabricated information on social media claiming that three CRPF personnel were killed in a terrorist attack in Kulgam on November 11.
According to a police statement, the misleading post was uploaded on a Facebook page operating under the name “Bandipora Wala”. Police identified the page operator as Momin Ul Islam, a resident of Gund Dachina in Bandipora district.
The actual attack took place at Akhran in Kulgam, where terrorists opened fire on a checkpoint party of the CRPF’s 46th Battalion. Three personnel were injured in the incident.
Police said the fabricated claim about the personnel’s deaths could have triggered unnecessary panic, undermined public confidence and adversely affected the security environment.
After identifying the person operating the Facebook page, Bandipora Police registered FIR No. 187/2026 under relevant legal provisions at Police Station Bandipora and arrested the accused. The misleading content has also been removed from the page, the statement said.
Police have appealed to people not to create, circulate or forward unverified information, particularly about security-related incidents. They urged citizens to rely on verified information and official sources to avoid spreading panic or misinformation.
The police also cautioned that publishing or sharing false and misleading material on social media can invite legal action, depending on the nature and consequences of the content.
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