JAMMU, Feb. 13 -- After members from the opposition and treasury benches expressed concern, speaker of the J&K legislative assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday assured a discussion on fake news and smear campaigns involving elected representatives and politicians on various social media sites.

"Such complaints come up frequently and member (BJP MLA RS Pathania) has rightly pointed out the need to strengthen and activate the enforcement wing because it is the question of someone's honour and dignity. Several members last year and this year as well raised this issue of fake news," he told the House after treasury and opposition benches expressed concern over the issue.

The issue was raised in the House amid allegations that fake social...