In view of the prevailing law and order situation in the neighbouring Manipur and the possibility of disturbances spreading to Nagaland, the Nagaland Police appealed to all citizens to maintain utmost vigilance and responsibility in preserving peace and communal harmony in the State.
Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma appealed to the people to act responsibly and refrain from sharing or forwarding any unverified information, rumours or provocative social media content that could create panic, misunderstanding or communal tension.
The police also cautioned against the spread of false and misleading narratives through social media, stating that in the age of artificially generated content, the creation and circulation of fake information has become easier and more dangerous.
“Particular caution should be exercised against content that has the potential to disturb ethnic inter-community relations in Nagaland. While requesting restraint and patience, the Nagaland Police warns that mischievous elements indulging in the deliberate or irresponsible spread of fake news, rumours, or inflammatory content through social media or any other medium will be identified and dealt with as per the law. Such acts may invite legal action under relevant provisions of the BNS, IT Act and other applicable laws,” a statement from the State police said.
“Citizens are further requested not to spread rumours or unverified information that can create panic or mistrust among communities. The people of Nagaland are urged to remain alert and report any suspicious individual or activity attempting to disturb the prevailing social harmony and peaceful coexistence among various communities in the State. Any such information should be immediately brought to the notice of the nearest Police Station or the Police Headquarters, Kohima. Nagaland has maintained normalcy and peace despite frayed tempers in the neighborhood,” it stated.
“We solicit everyone’s cooperation in keeping it that way. Insulating ourselves from developments in the neighborhood and not reacting to developments is desirable. Nagaland Police assures all citizens that the situation is being closely monitored and all necessary measures are in place to maintain peace and law and order in the State. The cooperation of the public is essential in this regard,” the statement added.
Nagaland Police appeal to people to maintain peace, social harmony
