India, March 3 -- he Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered an FIR against several media channels and social media users for allegedly spreading "distorted narratives and unverified content" following Monday's protests in Srinagar.

Officials on Tuesday said the move targets the "deliberate circulation of false, fabricated, and misleading information" across electronic and social media platforms. While the police did not name specific outlets or individuals, they confirmed that several profiles have been identified and summoned.

"These elements are systematically attempting to spread distorted narratives with the clear intent to incite unrest, disturb public order, and create disharmony," a police spokesperson said. "Such malicious mis...