The District Magistrate of Kathua has issued an order prohibiting the sharing or posting of communal, inflammatory, or misleading content on social media platforms. This measure aims to prevent communal tensions and maintain public order within the district. The order applies to all individuals in Kathua, regardless of their physical location, if the content affects local public order. It is valid for 60 days from 17 April 2026.
Key points
- Prohibits sharing content that promotes enmity between communities
- Prohibits spreading morphed images or fabricated videos
- Prohibits using social media to organize unlawful assemblies
- Directs residents to report inflammatory content to police
- Social media intermediaries must comply with takedown notices
When it applies
Counted from 2026-04-17, dated 17 April 2026.
- Takes effect: see the original for what is due
- duration of the order
Who it affects
- all persons within the territorial jurisdiction of District Kathua