MHA asks States, UTs to check violence, circulation of fake news

December 16, 2019 17:50

The Union Home Ministry on Monday asked states and Union Territories to take all possible steps to check violence and ensure safety of life and properties.

In an advisory, the ministry also told the states and UTs to take action against circulation of fake news and rumours on social media having the potential to incite violence.

Violence has been reported from different parts of the country during protests against the amended citizenship act which was passed by Parliament and given assent by the President last week.

The ministry said the advisory has been sent to states and UTs in view of incidents of violence and damage to public property in some parts of the country.

"It is imperative that all required measures be taken to contain violence, ensure protection of life and safety of citizens and prevent damage of property," the advisory said. The state governments and UT administrations have been requested to take requisite precautionary measures to maintain law and order, peace and public tranquility.

"They have also been requested to take action against circulation of fake news and rumours on social media having the potential to incite violence," it said. -- PTI

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