Manipur police launch probe into calls attempting to mislead MLAs amid political unrest
Manipur Police is investigating fraudulent calls attempting to mislead and influence MLAs amidst the state's political situation. An FIR has been registered and strict legal actions are underway. The government urges citizens to stay calm and veri...
By Bikash Singh, ET Bureau |
IANS
Guwahati: Manipur police has initiated investigation and legal action is taken following some mlas receiving calls attempting to influence and mislead the legislators by exploiting the ongoing political situation in the state.
A senior police official said that the Manipur Police have received complaints about fraudulent calls from unknown persons attempting to influence and mislead MLAs of the state by exploiting the present political situation in the state.
"An FIR has been registered in Imphal police station on Saturday and necessary legal action is underway. It is hereby warned that those involved in such fraudulent activities would face strict and strong legal consequences," the official told the media.
He said that an intensive investigation is underway in full swing.
In recent times, misleading information has been circulated through various channels, causing confusion and unrest.
P. K. Singh Chief Secretary Manipur in a statement recently stated the Government of Manipur urges all citizens to remain calm and not fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state. In recent times, misleading information has been circulated through various channels, causing confusion and unrest.
“It has also come to the notice of the Government that certain unscrupulous individuals and groups may deliberately attempt to incite unrest, disrupt harmony and spread fear among the public using false information, inflammatory content or fabricated narratives. Such attempts are intended to create lawlessness, and the public is strongly advised not to give heed to such misinformation or incitement. To ensure that people receive accurate information, the Government has up a Control Room, where citizens can verify any news or information they come across.“
President Droupadi Murmu promulgated the President's Rule on February 13 and put the 60-member Assembly under suspended animation.
A senior police official said that the Manipur Police have received complaints about fraudulent calls from unknown persons attempting to influence and mislead MLAs of the state by exploiting the present political situation in the state.
"An FIR has been registered in Imphal police station on Saturday and necessary legal action is underway. It is hereby warned that those involved in such fraudulent activities would face strict and strong legal consequences," the official told the media.
He said that an intensive investigation is underway in full swing.
In recent times, misleading information has been circulated through various channels, causing confusion and unrest.
P. K. Singh Chief Secretary Manipur in a statement recently stated the Government of Manipur urges all citizens to remain calm and not fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state. In recent times, misleading information has been circulated through various channels, causing confusion and unrest.
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“It has also come to the notice of the Government that certain unscrupulous individuals and groups may deliberately attempt to incite unrest, disrupt harmony and spread fear among the public using false information, inflammatory content or fabricated narratives. Such attempts are intended to create lawlessness, and the public is strongly advised not to give heed to such misinformation or incitement. To ensure that people receive accurate information, the Government has up a Control Room, where citizens can verify any news or information they come across.“
President Droupadi Murmu promulgated the President's Rule on February 13 and put the 60-member Assembly under suspended animation.
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