Fake account spreads hate speech on Twitter, Strela Thounaojam clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 15 2023:
Strela Thounaojam, First Runner-up, Femina Miss India 2023, has clarified that a fake account created in her name has been making hate speeches/ comments on social media platform Twitter to incite communal tension overthe last few days.
Addressing a press conference today at Manipur Press Club, Strela stated that she hasn't been an active user of Twitter and an account was created only in February this year in the name of "Luwang Strela" to enter for the Miss Multimedia sub-title of Femina Miss India 2023 .
Expressing anguish over the attempt to tarnish her image publicly by creating a fake account and spreading hate speeches, Strela stated that screenshots of comments made by the fake account have been shared on a Facebook Page called Being Kuki and various allegations have been hurled against her.
Strela shared that she came to know about the fake account and the allegations only when she was informed by her relatives staying in other States.
"I have been in Imphal for the past couple of months and it is well known that internet service has been barred in Manipur by the Government", said Strela while adding that she did not logged in to her twitter account or made any comment /post.
Sharing that a report was filed today at the Cyber Crime Police Station, she expressed hope that the authorities concerned will take immediate action and book the culprit (s) involved in the matter at the earliest.