Kulgam, Nov 11: Kulgam Police on Wednesday dismissed social media reports claiming that an Avengers motorcycle bearing registration number JK18A-5431 was allegedly used by terrorists involved in the firing incident targeting a CRPF party in the district, describing the viral claims as false and contrary to verified facts.
According to a police statement, verification established that the motorcycle, registered in the name of Yasir Yousuf, son of Muhammad Yousuf, a resident of Qaimoh, was being used by his brother, Shaukat Yousuf.
Police further clarified that Shaukat Yousuf was engaged in work at a nursery located on their family-owned land in the vicinity of the incident site.
The police said the claims circulating on social media linking the motorcycle to the attackers were misleading and had no factual basis, urging people not to circulate unverified information.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, terrorists opened fire on a CRPF party in Kulgam, leaving three personnel injured. While two injured personnel were reported to be stable, the third was shifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for further treatment.
Police have urged the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading rumours or misleading content on social media. (KNC)
