Circulation of violent images banned
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11 2023:
In a move to help restore normalcy in Manipur, the State Government has prohibited the circulation of videos/images depicting violent activities like causing/inflicting harm to the body and/or damage to public/private property etc through various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc and sending bulk SMS.
A notification issued by T Ranjit Singh, Commissioner (Home) has cautioned that anyone found violating the above instruction/order will be booked and prosecuted under the relevant provision of the law of the land and anyone misusing technology to incite violence/hatred will also be dealt with appropriately under relevant provisions of Information Technology Act & Rules and IPC.
In case anyone is in possession of such videos/images, he/she should approach the nearest SP irrespective of jurisdiction and submit the same for appropriate legal action, said the notification.
The notification has further advised the public to be aware of such persons and activities and report to the SP of their respective districts about any such infor- mation that they may have.