The Manipur government on October 12 warned against misuse of social media platforms and announced that anyone misusing the latest modern technologies for inciting violence/hatred shall be dealt with appropriately under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and Rules and IPC.
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The new move comes after the Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet/data services, and internet/data services through VPN in the state for another five days till 7:45 pm on October 16.
In this regard, T. Ranjit Singh, Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, stated that the state government views very seriously and with utmost sensitivity the reported spread of videos and images depicting violent activities.
The general public is advised to report to the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of their districts about any such information that they may have, according to the notification.
The violent activities included causing/inflicting harm/injury to the body and/or damage to public/private property through various online platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter and on electronic equipment such as tablets, computers, mobile phone and sending bulk SMS likely to facilitate and/or to mobilize mobs of agitators and demonstrators.
