Srinagar: Director Information & Public Relation Dr Sehrish Asgar on Saturday warned elements using social media apps for rumor mongering and said all users are under surveillance and no one is excluded. She appealed people to come out of their homes only in case of exigency.
Talking to JKNS Dr Sehrish said several elements using social media apps are spreading unrecognized information among masses and creating problems in the work of administration while dealing current situation.
“Those run unrecognized and fake WhatsApp groups to spread misinformation among masses are creating problems for administration. Such elements should keep it in their mind that all users are under surveillance and no one is excluded so disseminating any unfounded news among masses will lead to tough action against such elements”, Dr Sehrish warned.
She said, “If such elements don’t mend their ways, they can be booked under law”.