Srinagar, May 2 -- As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to grow in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives and the subsequent slew of measures from both nations, it has opened floodgates of misinformation and rumors.

Fake news pertaining to shelling, internet disruptions and forceful deportations have spread like wildfire on social media platforms.

Police, other security forces and ministries have repeatedly release advisories and warning to tackle the misinformation.

On Wednesday, news spread that the internet was snapped in villages and towns close to the Line of Control (LOC) and firing had started at many places, especially in border towns.

"The news about internet disruption and firing in vill...