Srinagar, April 21 (GNS): Police on Tuesday booked another prominent journalist — Gowher Geelani “for unlawful activities through his posts and writings on Social Media platform”.
“Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has received information through reliable sources that an individual namely “Gowher Geelani” is indulging in unlawful activities through his posts and writings on Social Media platform which are prejudicial to the national integrity, sovereignty and security of India,” a police statement issued here said.
“The unlawful activities include glorifying terrorism in Kashmir Valley, causing disaffection against the country and causing fear or alarm in the minds of public that may lead to the commission of offences against public tranquility and the security of State,” the statement said. The statement further said that several complaints have also been received against the said individual for threatening and intimidation.
“A Case FIR No. 11/2020 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Cyber Police Station Kashmir and investigation initiated,” the statement added. (GNS)
