Bandipora Arrest Over Misleading Facebook Post About Kulagam Terror Attack

In a statement released on November 15, the Bandipora district police confirmed the arrest of an individual for disseminating fabricated details about the November 11 terrorist incident in Kulagam via a Facebook page called “Bandipora Wala.” The post, managed by Momin ul Islam, the son of Mohammad Makbul Bhat from Dachina, falsely claimed that three CRPF troops were killed in the attack on the 46th Battalion outpost, whereas official reports indicated only three personnel were wounded. Authorities emphasized that such false narratives can cause unwarranted fear, erode public trust, and compromise security operations. The police filed FIR No. 187/2026, detained the accused under applicable statutes, and removed the misleading content from the page. Citizens were advised to avoid sharing unverified information, especially regarding security matters, as Indian law imposes stringent criminal and civil consequences for the creation, distribution, or forwarding of defamatory or false news.