J&K DGP orders strict social media watch to curb misinformation and ensure public safety

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat directed district police heads in the Union Territory to closely monitor social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation that could jeopardise public safety and order.

The J&K Director General of Police (DGP) chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room Kashmir here on Thursday to assess the prevailing security situation and to discuss measures to further strengthen the security framework, a police spokesperson said.