Srinagar, July 4: Police on Saturday refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were attacked and caught fire near Lal Chowk in Srinagar, terming the reports completely baseless.
“It has come to the notice of Srinagar Police that false and misleading information is being circulated on social media platforms claiming that buses carrying pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra were attacked and caught fire near Lal Chowk, Srinagar. This claim is entirely false and no such incident has taken place,” Srinagar Police in a statement said.
They said the viral video being circulated in connection with the Amarnath Yatra is unrelated and has been falsely linked to the pilgrimage.
Police advised general public not to create, circulate, or share unverified or misleading content that may cause panic, disturb public order, or spread misinformation.
The statement added that strict legal action shall be initiated against individuals found creating, sharing, or reposting false information in violation of applicable laws.
Citizens are requested to rely only on information issued through official government and law enforcement channels and to verify facts before forwarding or sharing any content on social media, statement further added.
