He said this while reacting to a Facebook post by Ashok Koul, a Kashmir Pandit.
"According to sources, two Pandits killed in Kashmir at some village. Many Hindu houses burnt. Internet services suspended," Koul wrote in his Facebook post.
Akhtar, while reacting to the post, said it was "totally untrue and baseless."
"He will be booked under law," he said.
The post was highlighted by human rights activist Khurram Parvez.
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Realising his mistake, Koul wrote another post in which he apologised.
"All dear friends, I beg pardon from entire people of Jammu and Kashmir that I posted many news without verification which proved fake," he said.
"In future, I assure you all that no such news will be posted. Again I beg pardon," Koul added.