Budgam: Budgam Police on Sunday issued an advisory warning against the circulation of photographs and identifying particulars of a minor girl victim on social media platforms, stating that such actions are unlawful and have the potential to spread misinformation, create public unrest, and disturb communal harmony.
The advisory comes after it came to the notice of Budgam Police that certain individuals were posting and circulating photographs and other identifying particulars of the minor victim on social media platforms.
Budgam Police strongly advised the general public and media fraternity to refrain from posting, sharing, or circulating the name, photographs, or any identifying details of the minor victim, as well as from disseminating rumours or unverified information related to the incident. Disclosure of the identity of a minor victim is prohibited under law.
Any individual or group found involved in posting or circulating such prohibited content on social media shall face strict legal action in accordance with law. A case (FIR No. 139/2026) under Sections 137(1) and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has already been registered at Police Station Budgam, and investigation is underway under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Budgam.
J&K Police stated that it is closely monitoring social media activities related to the case and reiterated its commitment to conducting a fair and thorough investigation. The public has been requested to cooperate with investigating agencies and to act responsibly by neither sharing nor believing unverified or misleading content on social media platforms.