Nepal Police Warns Against Misuse of Social Media Amidst Heightened Scrutiny

Kathmandu. The younger generation is currently active in using social media. They are even more active on the eve of elections.

In such a sensitive time, are you actively abusing others in a moment of impulse, or are you actively sharing and posting false information, or perhaps knowingly character assassinating someone? Beware! If you post such information on social media, you could face legal action.

Nepal Police is currently monitoring social media closely, and action will be taken if such information is made public, informed Police Deputy Superintendent Abhinarayan Kafle, Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police.

According to him, a dedicated team is monitoring the misuse of social media. Furthermore, the Cyber Bureau of the police is also conducting close monitoring, he stated.

He also stated that creating and sharing content on social media and various online platforms that spreads false information and rumors, disrupts ethnic, religious, social, and communal harmony, defames others, or affects peace and security, is a crime.

The police have also requested everyone not to use any incident, expression, photo, or video by deceptively, falsely, or misleadingly editing it with the intent to spread rumors, and not to like, share, or comment to encourage such materials.

Informing that producing, promoting, or supporting illegal content is also a crime, he requested everyone to try to ascertain whether any posts seen online are true and factual before sharing them.

The police issued a public appeal stating, "Everyone has an important role in creating a safe, civilized, and positive digital environment. Let us be responsible citizens and let us all cooperate in maintaining peace and harmony in society."