In view of bandh call by upper caste on April 10, DIG Dharmendra Choudhary convened meetings to discuss security arrangements with officials of District Special branch (DSB).
CCTV surveillance, whatsapp monitoring and other aspects were discussed at the police control room Saturday.
Choudhary instructed to communicate with all sections of the society and if any information is received regarding gathering of people or protest, senior officials should immediately be informed.
He said that the DSB employees and officials have been divided into four zones in which one ASI and two Addl SPs would work and vigil the activities in the zone and keep record of their work and report the sane to the in-charge and the work would be reviewed by the senior officials.
The DSB officials would coordinate with the employees involved in collecting information of admin of Whatsapp group and other information and would discuss with these employees and would join the group and keep an eye on different posts over whatsapp.
The employees and officials of CCTV surveillance should keep an eye on suspicious persons at crowded places, busy markets, processions, protest and should inform control room with immediate effect in any situation which could lead to disturbing law and order.
Action would be taken under section 188 of the IPC against those who would circulate and post provoking content over social media.
A whatsapp monitoring cell was formed on September 1, 2017 which has kept an eye over social media. After the formation of the cell 6 cases have been registered against accused and more than two dozen have been issued with notices.
In the state capital, District Collector has issued orders of implementing section 144 of the CrPC on circulating objectionable messages on social media.
Besides, five mobile phone users of Bhopal have been issued notice for circulating misleading comments on Whatsapp and facebook.
In the recent violent protest during Bharat Bandh on April 10, SP of Betul, Seoni, Raisen, Shajapur and Gwalior districts have been informed through e-mail regarding the circulation of messages which incited violence.
In case of any complaint regarding provoking and disgracing messages circulation, complaint could be lodged over Whatsapp monitoring cell mobile number 7049106300.sss