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United Meitei Pangal Committee Manipur (UMPCM) co-convenor Tyebur Rahman Leishangkhong appealed to the state government to take necessary action through its cybercrime cell against those who are spreading rumors that could create communal tensions.
Manipur Police on Sunday arrested one person for circulating false and fabricated messages in social media.
The Manipur government has decided to restrain the act of spreading videos, images, pictures as a positive step towards bringing normalcy in the state.
Internet ban in Manipur extended for another five days with immediate effect till 7.45 pm of October 7.
Manipur chief secretary Dr Vineet Joshi has appealed to all editors of both print and electronic media to refrain from publishing any unverified or false information related to the ongoing violence in the state.
The Manipur government stated that there is imminent danger of loss of life or damage to public/private property and widespread disturbances to public tranquility and communal harmony.
Manipur chief secretary Vineet Joshi on Wednesday dispelled rumours that combing operations will be conducted only in the valley districts.
The Manipur government on Monday announced that the suspension of internet services in the state will be extended for five more days i.e. till 3 pm of June 10.
Members of both the warring communities continue to use social media platforms to amplify their voice, right or wrong.
The suspension of internet services in Manipur to be extended for five more days i.e. till 3 pm of June 5.
No person will be immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he or she is found generating or spreading fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation, the Manipur Home department said.
The rumour of Army going to be stationed in and around Imphal is incorrect and false, security advisor Kuldiep Singh stated.
The video report stated that out of 700 tested, 500 were tested COVID-19 positive during a mass testing at Takyel Khongbal, Imphal West on Saturday.
IFP EDITORIAL: Saying the vaccine is safe in spite of a few adverse effects is just not enough to convince the superstitious folk. Some sort of guarantee should anything befall one after taking the vaccine is perhaps needed at this juncture.
The National Regulatory Authority in the country has found both the vaccines safe and immunogenic, Manipur Health and Family Welfare said.
For a better tomorrow, let us all cooperate and learn to act in a mature and more responsible manner during this pandemic.
