Govt warns fake news spreaders
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 29 2023:
While informing the public that those spreading false and fake news on social media platforms will be declared as directly involved in the present law and order situation in the state, chief secretary Dr Vineet Joshi said strict action will be initiated against them under Sedition Act.
Issuing an order in this regard, Dr Vineet said majority of comments posted on the social media at present are wrong and based on rumours and such wrong information not only aggravates the situation but also incites the people to resort to violence.
While pointing out that killing and affecting unarmed innocent people and destruction of properties hamper gov-ernment's efforts to restore peace and normalcy, the order said, accordingly, those spreading fake news are deemed fit to be punished under Sedition Act.
Dr Vineet Joshi also asserted that legal action will be initiated against individual or groups spreading fake news irre-spective of living in the state or outside.