In a Sunday caution, the Cyber Police Kashmir asked WhatsApp group administrators and users of social media platforms to abstain from posting or sending any unconfirmed news items.
According to a cyber police spokeswoman, disseminating erroneous or unverified news reports could unnecessarily incite alarm or uncertainty among the general population, as said in a statement provided.
The police have declared that WhatsApp group administrators are responsible for ensuring the legitimacy and authentication of the content published in their groups. Failure to do so could result in legal action being taken under the IT Act, according to the report.
Additionally, the general population has been urged to share information on social networking sites with prudence and to be informed. In order to stop the dissemination of false information, the Cyber Police emphasized the significance of using internet platforms responsibly.
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