AHMEDABAD: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Gujarat government has swiftly shifted into high-alert mode, cracking down hard on the spread of misinformation. Authorities has launched strict action against individuals fueling panic through fake news on social media. A police complaint has been registered against four individuals accused of posting content aimed at undermining army morale.Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghvi, firmly urged citizens to disregard rumours and fabricated messages, emphasising that only the district administration will issue verified updates.Speaking to the media on Friday, Sanghvi said, “An FIR was filed yesterday against four individuals in various districts of Gujarat for making anti-national posts on social media, particularly those aimed at undermining the morale of our forces. No such act will be tolerated in Gujarat. The Gujarat Police have been instructed to closely monitor such posts and take the strictest action whenever necessary.”Tightening the surveillance net further, the Home Department has intensified its monitoring of online activities, ensuring that any attempt to spread disinformation is met with immediate and severe consequences.
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