Jammu and Kashmir Police Investigate Secessionist Video Distribution
J&K police file case over ‘dissemination of secessionist video’
The Hindu
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police's cyber cell has initiated a case against individuals involved in spreading a secessionist video that threatens public peace and national integrity. The police identified a prima facie cognizable offence under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 01Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a case regarding a secessionist video.
- 02The video is alleged to disturb public peace and national integrity.
- 03Charges are based on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a legal framework in India.
- 04The police found a prima facie cognizable offence.
- 05The investigation is part of efforts to maintain law and order in the region.
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On April 30, 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir Police's cyber cell filed a case against certain individuals for disseminating a secessionist video. The police stated that the video aimed to disturb public peace and national integrity, constituting a prima facie cognizable offence. The charges are based on Sections 152, 196(1), and 353(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which outlines legal repercussions for such actions. This move reflects the authorities' commitment to maintaining law and order in Jammu and Kashmir, a region with a complex history of political unrest and separatist movements.
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This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir to combat secessionist activities and maintain public order.
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