Be cautious while posting on social media, Assam police tells

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Dec 20 2019 | 5:45 PM IST

With the restoration of mobile internet data services after nine days of suspension due to violence during anti-CAA protests, the Assam police on Friday urged people to be cautious while posting or sharing information on the social media.

The services resumed to enable people to go about life in a normal manner but action will be taken against those violating peace and harmony in the state, senior police officers said.

"We request citizens to be cautious while posting or sharing unverified/provocative information on social media. We are looking forward to your continued support in ensuring peace & harmony in the State", Assam Police tweeted.

Assam Police Additional Director General (Law and Order) G P Singh also tweeted: "Friends, the mobile internet services are being restored to enable people to go about life in a normal manner. Please be wise in writing, forwarding posts on various social media platforms.

"Let's build a stronger Assam together. Looking forward to continued support. @assampolice."
He said, "A WhatsApp number will be introduced today so that people can report about any social media post that may breach peace in the state and lodge complaints related to hate or fake messages."

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First Published: Dec 20 2019 | 5:45 PM IST

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