Jammu, April 17 -- It is intriguing that people are not taking things seriously as far as misuse of social media is concerned because every now and then the police has to take action against the perpetrators behind the spreading of misinformation on these platforms. The latest instance has been reported from Baramulla District where police has arrested three persons for allegedly spreading rumours through various social media sites with the intent of disturbing peace.

These anti-social elements were sharing old videos by portraying them as recent incidents, with the intent to disturb public peace and order. Considering such cases, it has become important that people should be educated on the issue of judicious use of social media especiall...