District police heads advised to monitor social media platforms to curb misinformation

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 12 (STC): District heads of Jammu and Kashmir Police have been advised by Director General Nalin Prabhat to closely monitor social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation that could jeopardise public safety and order.
According to a police spokesperson, the Director General of Police (DGP) directed this while chairing a security review meeting at the Police Control Room Kashmir here on Thursday to assess the prevailing security situation and to discuss measures to further strengthen the security framework.
The police statement reads: “At the outset, the zonal inspector generals and heads of various wings briefed the DGP on the current security situation in the Union Territory. The DGP was also briefed about the recent developments regarding anti-terrorist operations and actions taken in response. The discussion further focused on recent security issues, ongoing challenges, and strategies to address.”
(Straight Talk Communications)