Noida, April 15: Following a recent violent protest by workers in Noida, police have adopted a stringent approach against individuals sharing misleading and inflammatory content on social media. As part of this initiative, three separate FIRs have been filed against a total of six individuals linked to various political parties.
According to police reports, two national spokespersons from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Priyanka Bharti and Kanchana Yadav, are among those charged. They allegedly shared an old or unrelated video, claiming it was from Noida, which created an atmosphere of fear and distrust in different areas of the city.
Authorities assert that this act was premeditated, aimed at tarnishing the police’s image and inciting public unrest. The charges against them include violations under Section 353(1)(B) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Sections 66 and 66D of the Information Technology Act.
Officials believe that such misleading narratives severely impact law and order. Another FIR has been registered at the Sector 20 police station, naming Anushi Tiwari and Meer Ilyasi, who are reportedly associated with the Congress party.
The FIR alleges that Anushi Tiwari claimed on social media that 14 people were killed and 32 injured due to police firing in Noida. Police have categorically dismissed this claim as false and misleading. They indicated that such posts have heightened tensions in the city, leading to incidents of arson and vandalism in some areas.
Authorities have clarified that these misleading posts played a significant role in disrupting law and order. The Noida police have urged citizens to refrain from sharing unverified information on social media and to rely solely on official sources. They also warned that strict action against those spreading rumors will continue.
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