Shuvam Dhungana- Last week, the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police issued a stern warning against creating and posting content on online platforms that could affect investigations of crimes of serious nature.
The bureau, in its statement, said that it would take action as per Section 47 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 against anyone found creating and uploading photos or videos containing false or incorrect information on YouTube and TikTok, among other social media platforms.
Already, five YouTube posts have been taken down for sensationalising issues and spreading rumours. Cases have also been filed against at least nine people for violating the law, according to Senior Superintendent Nabindra Aryal, spokesperson for the bureau.
“The statement has been issued in coordination with the Press Council to inform the general public as many are even disclosing minors’ identities, which itself is a crime,” Aryal told the Post.
“We continue to monitor misinformation as well as those who sensationalise issues or spread rumours which can result in chaos or violate the privacy of others.”
The warning from the Cyber Bureau follows growing calls from various quarters of society calling on the Nepal Police to crack down on the spread of rumours and misinformation on platforms like YouTube surrounding an ongoing investigation into a rape charge by a minor against actor Paul Shah. Full Text
