Leh District Cracks Down on Fake News in Wake of Violence

Leh administration bans 'fake news' on social media; mobile internet services restored

Any person found indulging in the creation, sharing, or forwarding of fake news, messages, rumours or misinformation shall be liable for "strict legal action",

Leh District Cracks Down on Fake News in Wake of Violence

The Leh district administration has banned the spread of misinformation on social media after recent violence. Mobile internet resumed, but strict measures are in place for two months to curb fake news under Section 163 of the BNSS. Violators face severe legal consequences.

Leh administration bans 'fake news' on social media mobile internet services restored

Leh district cracks down on fake news, social media restrictions imposed

Leh, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move to curb the spread of misinformation and maintain public order, the District Magistrate of Leh, Romil Singh Donk, has issued a sweeping order prohibiting the circulation of fake news, rumours, and unverified content across social media platforms within the district. The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, comes in the wake of recent unrest and the resto…