In a move to curb the spread of misinformation and maintain public order, the District Magistrate of Leh, Romil Singh Donk, has issued a sweeping order prohibiting the circulation of fake news, rumours, and unverified content across social media platforms within the district.

The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, comes in the wake of recent unrest and the restoration of internet services after a two-week suspension.

The order, effective immediately and valid for two months or until further notice, targets platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Telegram, and YouTube.

Strict control under new law

It mandates that no individual shall share, forward, or create any misleading or unverified content

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