Govt to take action against hate speech on social media

Government

MUZAFFARGARH:Provincial Minister for Irrigation Mohsin Leghari said on Monday that strict action would be taken against those involved in sharing hatred material through social media to disturb peace.

He was chairing a meeting to review security arrangements for peaceful observance of Muharram ul Haram, here. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Commissioner Shoaib Tareen, DPO Hassan Iqbal, Assistant Commissioner Abida Fareed and other officials.

The minister, however, expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements.

The minister stated that strict monitoring of social media was also being done to discourage elements disturbing peace especially during Muharram ul Haram.

Social media posts related to sectarianism and hatred material would not be allowed. The government will initiate strict action, he noted.

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