Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Among such pages are 'Thank U for Your Fake Luv' and 'Kaeshir Che Balay' on Facebook, both of which have renamed themselves and ventured into the news space. This phenomenon has led to backlash from professional journalists and media consumers alike, who have called out these platforms for diluting the sanctity of the profession and spreading misleading content under the guise of news.

The rapid rise of untrained voices in the Kashmiri journalism landscape has sparked concerns among seasoned professionals in the field.

Speaking to Kashmir Observer, Peerzada Ashiq, Senior Assistant Editor at The Hindu, highlights the ethical crisis that stems from the lack of accountability in social media journalism.

"There is poor...