Hours earlier than the ceasefire announcement by India and Pakistan, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday issued directives to curb the unfold of pretend information and bolster safety throughout the state, given the then prevailing scenario.
In a high-level assembly with state authorities officers, CM Siddaramaiah underscored the necessity to keep legislation and order, stating, “Nothing is above the state’s safety. Defending our individuals is the highest precedence.”
He ordered strict motion in opposition to people spreading misinformation by means of media and social media platforms, which may exacerbate public panic and unrest.
“Steady monitoring of social media is crucial. Conduct fact-checks relentlessly and problem official clarifications on the supply of pretend information,” he instructed, demanding detailed studies on actions taken.
To make sure transparency, he mandated day by day media briefings by deputy commissioners, superintendents of police, and police commissioners throughout all districts.
Siddaramaiah additionally directed authorities to conduct mock drills in all districts and at key places to equip them for any emergency. Enhanced safety measures have been ordered at nationally vital websites, with steady patrolling enforced alongside Karnataka’s shoreline.
The CM emphasised fortifying the state’s intelligence community and making certain strong security protocols at public service supply factors, resembling hospitals and transport hubs. Siddaramaiah additionally instructed officers to keep up a vigil on unlawful hoarding and black advertising.
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Additional, Siddaramaiah instructed officers to put fireplace service centres on 24-hour excessive alert and ordered the institution of assist centres and helplines in each district to help residents.
The chief minister requested police authorities to arrange an inventory of all people who’re suspected of inflicting communal division in society.
He mentioned, “Put together an inventory of all people conspiring to take advantage of the scenario, hurt the unity of the nation or state, provoke communal sentiments, trigger communal division, or endanger nationwide safety, and take authorized motion in opposition to them. All DCs and SPs should take acceptable measures.”
Siddaramaiah’s order comes after a medical pupil from Al-Ameen Medical School in Vijayapura was booked for allegedly sharing a pro-Pakistan submit on social media.
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In one other incident, a Mangaluru-based dietitian was accused of allegedly posting anti-national content material on social media. A case was filed in opposition to the person, and she or he was sacked from her hospital job following the backlash.