Sopore, April 24 -- Police in north Kashmir's Sopore on Friday warned social media users against sharing unverified content, asserting that the spread of rumours and misinformation affecting public order is a punishable offence.

Issuing an advisory accessed news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Sopore Police urged citizens to "post responsibly" and follow a three-step verification-check, cross-check, and recheck-before sharing any message or image on digital platforms.

"Rumour mongering and spreading misinformation leading to public disorder is an offence under law and will invite strict legal action," the advisory read.

Authorities have asked social media users to exercise restraint and report suspicious content to police, reiterati...