Jammu: One person was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a case registered at a police station here under various sections of the Official Secrets Act. Police gave this information.
Police Station Chhanni Himmat, Jammu received an information through reliable sources that a secret document issued by the Police Headquarters containing details regarding security was being circulated in the WhatsApp group, 'The Shree Times' and 'Aasma News Paper'. Which is managed by Tarun Bahl. Malicious intent to spread misinformation, police said in a statement.
On this information, sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and sections 49 (if the abetment is done in consequence of the act and where no express provision is made for its punishment) and 353 (abetment) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS An FIR has been registered under IPC. Police said statements causing public mischief were recorded and investigation was carried out.
"During the investigation, Tarun Bahl was arrested and taken on four-day police remand," the statement said, adding that further investigation into the case is underway.
Police have also urged media houses and WhatsApp group admins not to upload and disseminate any information and documents that "endanger the security and sovereignty of the country otherwise strict action will be taken against those acting irresponsibly." Will go."
Police Station Chhanni Himmat, Jammu received an information through reliable sources that a secret document issued by the Police Headquarters containing details regarding security was being circulated in the WhatsApp group, 'The Shree Times' and 'Aasma News Paper'. Which is managed by Tarun Bahl. Malicious intent to spread misinformation, police said in a statement.
On this information, sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and sections 49 (if the abetment is done in consequence of the act and where no express provision is made for its punishment) and 353 (abetment) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS An FIR has been registered under IPC. Police said statements causing public mischief were recorded and investigation was carried out.
"During the investigation, Tarun Bahl was arrested and taken on four-day police remand," the statement said, adding that further investigation into the case is underway.
Police have also urged media houses and WhatsApp group admins not to upload and disseminate any information and documents that "endanger the security and sovereignty of the country otherwise strict action will be taken against those acting irresponsibly." Will go."
