Acting tough against mis-use of social media in spreading communal hatred Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has asked officials to take strict action such people for inciting violence in the state.
“There is an attempt by some anti-social elements to foment trouble in the state. There are reports of people posting objectionable posts through twitter, facebook and messaging app WhatsApp in Dadri and Gautambudh Nagar. Action should be initiated against there people,” Yadav said in his directive to the officials here on Sunday.
He said the government is committed to maintain communal peace at any cost. “The government will not allow some people to make use the situation to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere,” he said.
Spokesman said in a statement issued here that few days back police got information about communal hatred being spread through a twitter handle. FIR has been lodged and action has been initiated against the guilty.
No arrest has been made in that case so far.
The spokesperson further said that the police department has issued a WhatsApp number '9454401002' on which the complaint can be lodged. This number will work across the state. He also made an appeal to the people to share the objectionable posts including photographs and videos, if they receive any, on the same mobile number.
Immediate action would be taken against the guilty. The identity of the person will not be disclosed, spokesperson said.