The Jammu and Kashmir Police have warned of strict action against those, who were indulging in circulating "fake news" against the security forces with the intention to foment trouble.
A police spokesman on Wednesday said that certain news agencies had circulated "fake news" of stone pelting at security forces by a mob in the Newa area of the Pulwama district of Kashmir during an encounter.
Police clarified that a cordon was placed and search of suspected area was completed peacefully.
The miscreants circulating such news and spreading falsehood to foment trouble are being identified and action shall be taken against them as per the law.
The police asked the people not to pay heed to such mischievous news reports being circulated by vested interests.