Cyber Police slaps FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti & others for posting separatist content on social media
STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MAY 01 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered an FIR after a video shared on ‘X’ by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti featuring Syed Ali Shah Geelani came to the notice of authorities.
The police said the FIR has also named unidentified persons for sharing and amplifying the content online.
Social media post in question: May not concur with Geelani Sahab’s ideology but this old video of him stressing on the importance of Urdu very well makes sense in addition to other reasons. Worth a watch. pic.twitter.com/bXTA1oDnsz — Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) April 29, 2026
Police sources said, credible inputs were received regarding dissemination of videos and other material promoting separatist ideology and spreading false information through online platforms. Acting on the inputs, a case was registered at Cyber Police Station Srinagar.
Police said preliminary enquiry suggested that the circulation of such content was a deliberate attempt to propagate separatist and secessionist narratives through digital platforms. Such activities, police said, had the potential to incite public disaffection, disturb public order and undermine national integration.
(Straight Talk Communications)
