Police told to act firmly against hate social media posts, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
Responding to queries from reporters during a press conference here on Saturday, Mr. Rao said the government would not tolerate any demeaning comment against the armed forces or their personnel. 'All of us are united when it comes to national security and we have exhibited solidarity by holding the Tiranga Yatre,' he said. Karnataka Home Minister has issued directions to strengthen cyber cells to identify fake social media accounts that spread false information.
Following these directions, the police have been taking strict action against those posting provocative messages and fake news. Many cases were booked already.
When asked about any government representative not visiting the family of Suhas Shetty, a rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist who was murdered on May 1, Mr. Rao said the government would act depending upon the reasons for murders. Identifying and bringing to book the perpetrators of Shetty murder was government's bounden duty, he said. There was no obligation on government representatives to visit every victim's residence, he added.
On BJP's demand to order National Investigation Agency probe into the murder, Mr. Rao said the government, particularly the Home Department, would have to take a call on the issue. The police were investigating the case from all angles in a transparent manner. If the BJP has any additional information, the same could be shared with the police, the Minister said.
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