FIR Filed Against Facebook Page Admin for Spreading Fake News In Budgam

Srinagar- Police in Budgam have initiated legal action against the administrator of a Facebook page for allegedly circulating fabricated content that sparked unnecessary fear among residents.

Police spokesperson in a statement said, Budgam Police have registered an FIR against the administrator of a Facebook page titled “Kashmir Speaks” for spreading false and misleading information on social media.

Earlier, on 26/08/2025, Police Station Khansahib had registered FIR No. 165/2025 under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) regarding the killing of a horse at village Rakhai. Investigation revealed that the incident had occurred due to a personal dispute between the parties involved, it reads.

However, on 05/10/2025, it came to notice that the said Facebook page had published false information alleging that the horse was killed for selling its meat in the market at Arizal, thereby creating unnecessary fear and panic among the local population, it reads.

Accordingly, FIR No. 187/2025 under Section 353(2) of BNS has been registered at Police Station Khansahib, and investigation has been initiated, it reads.