Nagaland Police warns of social media disinformation

DIMAPUR — In the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Nagaland Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens about a coordinated disinformation campaign orchestrated by anti-national forces via social media.

The advisory, released by police headquarters on Saturday, highlighted the increasing use of digital platforms by hostile elements seeking to destabilise internal peace and incite unrest throughout India, including Nagaland.

“One of the easiest ways to do this is the use of social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (now X), to create false narratives by use of available tools, including AI. A lot of the posts on these social media platforms originate from handles run from Pakistan or their agents. Subsequently, these posts are even downloaded and shared by innocent public.

“There is an apprehension that in times to come, many newly created accounts/handles will emerge on social media to spread and propagate emotional and anti-national sentiments within the people at large and create disaffection among communities,” it stated.

The police have urged citizens to not believe anything that they come across on social media without proper verification and due diligence.