Fabricated Abuse: Viral Photo Exposed as Hoax in Jammu & Kashmir
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district booked four people, including a teacher, for fabricating a false narrative of police abuse. A viral photo depicted an alleged victim with fake injuries. Upon investigation, it was determined the story was falsified, leading to legal actions against those involved.
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In a revealing investigation, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district uncovered a fabricated narrative of police torture involving a government teacher and three others. The accused allegedly used social media to disseminate a misleading photograph depicting false injuries.
The image, which went viral, showed Mohammad Arif with apparent blood stains, raising claims of police brutality and severe injuries at the Khawas police post. An inquiry led by Budhal Superintendent of Police Wajahat Hussain debunked these allegations, revealing the use of a coloring agent to simulate blood.
Following these findings, an FIR was filed at the Budhal police station against the four individuals. Legal proceedings are ongoing to hold those responsible accountable for their actions in spreading disinformation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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