In the past three days, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir, including the IT Cells of the government, have blocked over 300 social media accounts across various districts. The move follows intelligence reports suggesting that Pakistan was attempting to exploit protests triggered by the arrest of MLA Mehraj Malik in Doda to destabilize the region.

Several individuals, both inside India and within J&K, fell prey to the propaganda. The government’s IT teams identified many of the handlers and instructed local police stations to register First Information Reports (FIRs) against them.

According to Jammu and Kashmir Police sources, Pakistani accounts were spreading propaganda, especially in Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, urging residents to protest Malik’s detention.

SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta said, "We have observed that a lot of verified and unverified accounts are posting old videos as well as content that is very inciting. The district administration has already issued an order and advisory for all the digital platforms and social media handlers that such inciting content should not be shared. The cases that can lead to violence or disturb the communal harmony of the region will be registered against them. I would request the youth that there is a conspiracy behind this, and they should not fall into this trap. There are anti-national elements who want to disturb the peace; the youth should not become part of it or get exploited by it."

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have urged the youth to resist the influence of anti-national elements. Government sources said compelling evidence has been provided to social media platforms to block these accounts, as the propaganda aimed to fuel tensions and incite rebellion against the administration.

Authorities emphasized that stringent monitoring will continue to prevent the spread of hatred or misinformation in this sensitive region.