Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- For many young Kashmiris like Mir, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube are more than just sources of entertainment-they are spaces for political expression, cultural revival, and citizen journalism. But even as social media empowers individuals to share their realities, it has also amplified misinformation, turned personal struggles into viral content, and blurred the lines between journalism and digital spectacle.

One of the most troubling examples came a few days ago when a group of self-proclaimed "citizen journalists" filmed a mentally ill man in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, who had made a mini-Kaaba-like structure, asking him provocative questions for engagement. The video spread rapi...