Srinagar, Aug 28 (PTI) Ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket clash, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday "advised" journalists to not fall prey to sensationalism and verify from authorities sensitive news or videos that have potential of creating a law and order situation.

"Sporting events are a test of dedication, sportsmanship and work ethics of the participating teams. And such events are enjoyed by millions across the world," Srinagar police said in an advisory issued here.

Also Read | Elon Musk-Owned SpaceX Launches 54 Starlink Broadband Satellites in Orbit, Lands Rocket at Sea.

Due to the attention such events garner, it has been noticed that some journalists have in the past, without verifying from authorities, posted old sensational videos/pictures during and after sporting events between India and its neighbour, the advisory read.

The police requested that the media fraternity should not fall prey to such sensationalism and should please verify all such sensitive news/videos/pictures, which have potential of creating law and order situations, from the authorities first.

Also Read | Delhi Assembly’s Special Session Tomorrow Likely to Be Stormy, AAP Govt to Table Confidence Motion.

"In order to curb the menace of fake news that can lead to law and order , the social media cell of Srinagar Police will be monitoring all social media platforms," it said.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)