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POONCH August 09 :– In a significant step towards curbing misinformation and fake news, DC Poonch and SSP Poonch chaired a joint meeting of Local Media Persons, Admins of WhatsApp groups, Facebook pages and YouTube Channels operating in the District Poonch.
During the meeting, DC Poonch added that the freedom of expression on social media is important, but it has been seen that many a time unsubstantiated facts and fake news are circulated on social media.
The main aim of the meeting was to make the admins understand the possible fallouts of such provocative videos and messages are made viral on WhatsApp.
He also added that these fake news causes unrest, communal tensions and other social issues which is hampering the development of the country.
During the meeting, SSP Poonch have also made it clear that the onus would be on the admin if any member of the WhatsApp group is found circulating such posts and he shall be held responsible if the police find that offensive posts on sensitive issues are being forwarded by a member of any such group that is active in Poonch.
He also added that admins should act responsibly and regularly monitor the content the members post and If any admin finds such a post on the group, it should be reported to the police, the member should be immediately removed for the group and a warning message should be posted that “No unwanted/fake message shall be allowed in the group”
The DC have cautioned the “admins” of all WhatsApp groups and other Social Media platforms active in Poonch District to refrain from circulating inflammatory messages on their groups, channels and pages. He also urges cooperation of Admins in curbing fake news in the district.
He also added that If any objectionable content is found to be circulated on a WhatsApp group or other platforms, offences under the IPC as well as the Information Technology Act will be registered.
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