Dadri lynching: UP CM orders strict action against those ‘misusing’ social media
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday directed his administration to take stern action against those "creating disharmony and inciting hatred" by circulating "baseless" content on social media.
"The Chief Minister has directed to take stern action against elements creating disharmony and inciting hatred by circulating baseless content on social media, specially Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter," a spokesman said.
Yadav said after the Dadri incident, "notorious elements and communal forces were circulating objectionable content on social media". Effective action should be taken and elements spreading rumors should be dealt with strictly by taking immediate cognizance of such cases, he said.
The spokesman said some tweets were made from a twitter handle being operated from Noida with the motive of disturbing communal harmony and spreading hatred.
These tweets were made on September 30 and an FIR has been lodged in the matter. Stern action would be taken against the person concerned after investigation, he said.
The state administration has also asked people to inform it on 9454401002 if they came across any such cases on social networking websites and applications. The identity of the informer would be kept secret.
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Iqlakh was dragged out of his home by a 200-strong mob and beaten to death after a public announcement from the local temple that the family had slaughtered a calf and eaten its meat on Monday night in Bishada village.
Police had on Saturday arrested two persons -- Vishal and Shivam. One of them was reported to be the son of a local BJP leader. However, BJP leader Harish Thakur denied that the father of the accused was a BJP office bearer and said he may be a BJP supporter.
