MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Muzaffarabad Police have issued a warning regarding propaganda on social media by elements linked to the proscribed ‘Joint Awami Action Committee‘ and have mobilized their social media monitoring team.
A message posted on the official page of the SSP Muzaffarabad states that a crackdown has been initiated against individuals who are spreading fear and panic among the public, or misleading them through the dissemination of misinformation on social media.
A police spokesperson stated that, under the guise of a protest call by the proscribed ‘Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee,’ certain miscreants are using social media platforms—such as Facebook and WhatsApp groups—to disrupt communal harmony and undermine public order. They are circulating various types of posts containing misinformation and rumors; in response, the Muzaffarabad District Police’s social media team has been placed on high alert.
According to the spokesperson, the social media team has commenced round-the-clock monitoring and has begun taking action against individuals who are sharing or circulating posts containing baseless propaganda and rumors directed against the government and state institutions.
The Muzaffarabad District Police spokesperson has urged the public not to share, upload, or circulate any information on social media without first verifying its authenticity.
In an earlier message, the public was advised to “act with prudence rather than impulse,” noting that their future depends on their conduct. A spokesperson for the Muzaffarabad District Police stated that the Azad Kashmir Police Department is being modernized in line with contemporary requirements. All police records have now been digitized. Whenever a case—of any nature—is registered against an individual, the digitization system automatically generates a comprehensive profile of that person.
The police spokesperson warned that records concerning security clearances and character certificates—often required for traveling abroad for education or employment—can now be verified online.
The police further cautioned that students in educational institutions—sometimes due to naivety, a lack of understanding, or the influence of peers—may become involved in negative or unlawful activities, such as brawls or altercations. Such actions lead to the registration of a formal case, resulting in the creation of a permanent police record (profile).
The spokesperson explained that when these individuals later attempt to obtain character certificates or security clearances (NOCs) to travel abroad for higher education, scholarships, or employment, their past cases appear on these documents, effectively preventing them from traveling overseas. In some instances, individuals have even been turned back from the airport, despite having completed all other visa-related formalities.
The spokesperson added that, beyond travel abroad, such individuals also face significant difficulties in securing government or private-sector employment within the country, which can severely impact their future.
It is the duty of parents and teachers to keep a close watch on the younger generation, provide them with proper guidance, and take an active interest in ensuring a bright future for them. Mold them into good individuals for society.
A police spokesperson has urged students to demonstrate responsibility as citizens by safeguarding their own bright futures; they should, under no circumstances, become involved in any negative or unlawful activities. Do not be swayed by any troublemakers—actions that could jeopardize your future and lead to a bleak outcome.
