Govt cracks down on individuals spreading propaganda against state institutions on social media

FIRs lodged against 12 suspects involved in circulating false information, propaganda

The government has launched a strict crackdown against individuals spreading propaganda about the state and its institutions on social media, with authorities taking swift action to curb the spread of fake news, Express News reported.

According to sources, the authorities have identified 12 suspects involved in circulating false information and propaganda. FIRs have been lodged against them, with further legal action underway.

The individuals identified in the crackdown include Mehmood Zeeshan Sajid, Faheem Khan, Muhammad Owais, Manocher, Aziz Ahmed, Saad Adnan Khurshid, Muhammad Asad, Malik Ismatullah Khan, Enayatullah, Sultan Mehmood Khan, Kaleemullah, and Aurangzeb.

The suspects hail from various regions, including Karachi, Sanghar, Quetta, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, and Swat. They are accused of engaging in activities that defame the government, incite rebellion, and disrupt state affairs through inflammatory posts.

Authorities are taking stringent legal measures against these individuals, and sources suggest that more arrests are expected as investigations continue.

The crackdown is part of a broader effort by the government to tackle the growing problem of fake news and disruptive social media campaigns targeting state institutions.

The authorities have emphasised that no tolerance will be shown for activities that undermine the integrity and security of the state. Further legal proceedings are expected to follow soon.