Baramulla Administration Orders Journalist Verification to Tackle Fake Media Profiles

Baramulla, Nov 3: The Office of the District Information Officer, Baramulla, has issued a circular directing all media persons operating in the district to submit their credentials within seven days as part of a verification drive aimed at curbing misuse of media identity and impersonation.

The directive, issued in compliance with the orders of the Joint Director Information Kashmir (No. INF/K-Estt.2091-98/2025 dated October 31, 2025), instructs journalists to provide their details and credentials as per the checklist in Annexure A to the Office of the District Information Officer.

According to the circular, the initiative aims to protect the integrity of journalism and counter the growing issue of fake journalists, ensuring a transparent system for legitimate media professionals to operate in the district.

The circular also states that only those media persons who are duly validated and authenticated by the District Information Office will be allowed to attend government events, press conferences, and cover VIP or VVIP visits within Baramulla district. Unauthorized or unverified individuals will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Copies of the circular have been forwarded to the District Magistrate Baramulla, Director Information and PR J&K, Senior Superintendents of Police Baramulla and Sopore, and the Joint Director Information and PR Kashmir for necessary action.

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