Govt issues advisory for Internet group admins in Leh

The district administration Leh on Monday issued an advisory asking the admins operating social networking groups like WhatsApp and Facebook to refrain from posting or circulating ‘sensitive information.’

The district magistrate Avny Lavasa issued an order under section 144 of CrPc with respect to the fixing responsibility on admins of social networking websites and individuals forwarding sensitive information.

The order said the district police has reported that various irresponsible messages which can hurt regional and religious sentiments are being transmitted, forwarded and circulated on social media in Leh district.