SRINAGAR, Nov 03: 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 process aimed at curbing misuse of media identity and impersonation.
The directive instructed journalists to furnish their information and credentials as per the checklist provided in the annexure to the office of the District Information Officer.
The list includes Aadhaar, PAN or official ID cards, an appointment letter from their media organization, official contact details, bank or salary statements for the past six months, and academic qualification certificates.
Journalists working with or owning digital news platforms are also required to submit links to their Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages,” the order read.
According to the circular, the move seeks to “protect the sanctity of journalism” and counter the “growing menace of fake journalists,” while ensuring a transparent system for authentic media professionals to operate within the district.
The circular further clarifies that only those media persons who are duly validated and authenticated by the District Information Office will be permitted to attend official government functions, press conferences, and cover visits of VIPs and VVIPs within Baramulla district.
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