District Police Anantnag on Monday said that legal action has been initiated against objectionable and provocative content circulating on social media, which had triggered public concern and unnecessary speculation.
In a statement, police said that a case FIR No. 14/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Mattan against a woman for allegedly making objectionable and derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on social media. The matter is under active investigation, it said.
Police said that action has also been taken against several social media users for allegedly inciting and threatening public tranquillity, adding that one of the accused has been arrested in this connection.
Advising the general public to maintain calm, police urged people to refrain from speculation and avoid sharing unverified or provocative content, warning that circulation of such material may invite legal consequences.
“District Police Anantnag is closely monitoring the situation and will act stringently against anyone found violating the law,” the statement added.
Australia has officially become the first country in the world to enforce a nationwide minimum age of 16 years for using major social media platforms. The new rules came into effect on 10 December 2025, marking a major shift in how governments regulate online spaces for children.
The law, known as the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, was passed in late November 2024. It requires major platforms—including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, X (Twitter), Threads, Reddit, Twitch, and Kick—to take “reasonable steps” to stop children under 16 from creating or keeping accounts.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
If platforms fail to follow the law, they could face huge penalties of up to A$49.5 million (about USD 33 million).
Why Australia Introduced This Law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the new law as a “landmark moment” for families. He said that the government wants to give parents more control and protect children from growing online risks such as:
Cyberbullying
Online addiction
Predatory behaviour
Exposure to violent or inappropriate content
Mental health impacts caused by social media pressure
The law has received strong public support, especially from parents and child safety groups.
How Platforms Are Enforcing the Rule
To follow the law, companies must verify users’ ages. Many platforms have started to introduce:
Facial age estimation technology
ID-based age checks
Automated account detection
Manual review systems
Some platforms, like Meta (Instagram, Facebook, Threads), even began removing underage accounts earlier in December 2025.
Importantly, children and parents will not be punished. Only platforms are held responsible for allowing underage users.
Criticism and Concerns
While many support the law, some groups have raised concerns:
Privacy risks: Age-verification tools may collect sensitive data.
Enforcement difficulties: Tech experts say children might still find ways around the checks.
Impact on vulnerable youth: Some young people—especially those in rural areas or LGBTQ+ teens who rely on online communities—may feel isolated.
Possible overreach: Digital rights groups argue that the law gives too much power to the government and tech companies to monitor users.
There have already been “teething problems”, with some under-16 accounts still active or bypassing barriers. However, the government and the eSafety Commissioner say these systems will improve over time.
Global Reaction
Australia’s move is being closely watched around the world. Countries such as Malaysia, Denmark, Norway, and several EU nations are considering similar age restrictions. If the model succeeds, it could inspire more countries to adopt stronger child-safety regulations online.
A New Phase of Online Safety
With this law, Australia has positioned itself as a global test case for age-based internet regulation. Supporters believe it will create a safer digital world for children. Critics warn that it may raise new challenges around privacy and access.
Either way, the law marks a historic shift—and signals that governments are becoming more willing to regulate big tech to protect young users.
Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Tuesday said that it have detained a Radical social media user for spreading anti-national content.
A Police spokesperson said that in a continued effort, to curb the misuse of social media, for radical activities and to save the Kashmiri youth from becoming the fodder of terrorism by following radical Social Media handles, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir, (CIK) today on 6th of May, 2025, detained one Radical Social Media user namely Hilal Mir @ Hilal Saqi R/O Bemina Srinagar along with digital devices including a mobile phone, laptop etc.
The radical social media user, operating social media X-Handle ‘hilal mir’ and Facebook account ‘Mir Hilal, used to disseminate extremist / distorted content with an intention to disturb peace and promote disaffection and secessionist ideology and present India in a bad shape, they said.
The social media abuser Hilal Mir @ Hilal Saqi was also found to be actively engaged in posting and sharing content aimed at inciting sentiments among young minds and instigate secessionist sentiment by portraying Kashmiris as victims of systemic extermination. His posts reflect a veiled attempt to cultivate public resentment which is threat to security/sovereignty etc.
A preliminary inspection of the ‘digital devices’ revealed access to the radical account along with incriminating materials and other extremist / distorted content /propaganda.
During preliminary analysis, the suspect was also found in touch with some suspected foreign based cell numbers involved in suspicious activities, presumably taking dictation from the adversary for disturbing the peace and tranquility in the valley which is a matter of investigation. The suspect has been brought within the ambit of investigation and further probe is in progress, it concludes.
Bandipora Police have registered a case against several social media users for circulating false and fabricated narratives regarding an encounter that took place at Kulnar Bazipora Ajas on April 24, 2025.
According to police statement, Based on information received from multiple sources, Bandipora Police said that these false stories, shared through various social media handles, pose a serious threat to the country’s security and have the potential to disturb law and order in the region.
Taking cognizance of the matter, Police have registered an FIR No. 71/25 under Section 152 of BNS and Section 66(f) of the IT Act at Police Station Bandipora. Investigation into the matter has been initiated.
Police said that a few individuals have been apprehended for questioning regarding their involvement, and further action shall be taken as per the law.
Bandipora Police urged social media users to act responsibly and refrain from sharing unverified and misleading information
Cyber Police Kashmir on Thursday said that in a major crackdown against online anti-national propaganda, radicalization, and the glorification of terrorism, it has intensified its monitoring and enforcement efforts over the past three months. Adverse social media handles operating across multiple platforms, including those managed from outside the country, have been identified and targeted through legal and preventive action.
In a handout to GNS, the cyber police Kashmir said that during this period, 200 adverse social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content have been identified, with 100 of them operating from outside the country. Several of these accounts have been blocked to curb their influence, while legal action has been initiated against key propagators, including multiple FIRs under relevant criminal laws. Security proceedings have also been started against several individuals involved in such activities.
At the same time, Cyber Police Kashmir remains committed to counter-radicalization efforts. Many individuals influenced by such online propaganda have been counseled and handed over to their families as part of a de-radicalization initiative, they said.The Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding national security in both physical and digital spaces. Cyber Police Kashmir will continue its proactive monitoring of online platforms to disrupt terrorism-linked narratives and prevent the misuse of cyberspace for extremist purposes, they said.
Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the authorities. Cyber Police Kashmir remains steadfast in its mission to counter online threats and ensure a safe and secure digital environment, reads the statement.
Cyber Police Kashmir today Warns Social Media Users to Immediately Stop Sharing Hate Content Aimed at Fueling Sectarian Unrest in the Valley.
In a post on X, Cyber police wrote, “We have observed that certain hateful sectarian content, originally posted and later removed, has been downloaded/ saved by malicious individuals who are now circulating it widely on social media. This behavior is under close watch”
“Several offenders have already been summoned to the @cyberpolicekmr, and strict legal action is being taken. We urge everyone who has downloaded or shared this harmful content to stop immediately.” The Cyber police wrote on X.
“We caution all users: Sharing hateful content is a punishable offense. Legal action will be enforced against violators. WE ARE WATCHING.” the post reads.
