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The strategy aims to curtail the spread of disinformation, with a particular focus on social media platforms, which have seen a surge in purported incidents in Manipur.
New Delhi: Amid anger and outrage over the video of two women sexually assaulted and paraded naked in Manipur in the midst of the ethnic clashes, government agencies and security forces have increased their scrutiny of all incidents in the state, official sources told NDTV on Friday.
Following an eruption of violent clashes beginning on May 3rd, the agencies have tightened their vigilance over digital platforms. Over 6,000 cases have been filed so far, the majority related to arson and damage to government property.
"As we've heightened our monitoring efforts, we've been successful in debunking numerous potentially incendiary claims before they could escalate," said a senior official.
"Many police stations are operating with a skeleton crew, and maintaining law and order has become the main focus," revealed a source.
To tackle these issues, the centre has dispatched 135 companies to assist the state police in combating law and order problems. The situation has reportedly been improving, although sporadic incidents still occur.