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Social media propaganda: notices sent to 11 suspects


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ISLAMABAD: As a result of joint investigation team (JIT) formed by the government to curb social media propaganda, Inspector General (IG) Islamabad has sent notices to 11 suspects.

According to sources the JIT was formed to prevent news spreading misinformation and disinformation on social media. It was said that the suspected individuals have been involved in creating ‘chaos’ by propagating misleading news.

It appears that JIT has solid evidence against the suspects.

In December, a JIT had summoned PTI workers including Muhammad Arshad, Atta-ur-Rehman, Azhar Mashwani over ‘malicious’ social media campaign against the government.

Also read: JIT formed to probe malicious campaign against SC judges

The government had earlier formed a JIT to look into those causing ‘disorder’ in the country through ‘malicious social media campaigns’. The JIT was formed under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)’s Section 30 and was to be led by IG Islamabad. The team also comprises the Director of the FIA’s Counter-Terrorism Wing (CTW), the Director of Cyber Crime at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Investigation Islamabad, and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Islamabad’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

In January of this year, the interior ministry had formed a JIT to probe malicious campaign on social media against Supreme Court judges. According to the then notification, FIA will probe the matter thoroughly. It was said that the campaign, disseminated through various platforms, aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the judges involved in verdicts.

In recent times, government has been keen to take action against anyone found using social media to disrupt and meddle with the harmony of the state. It is, however, often contested by rights activist as to what contributes to ‘malicious’ content.

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