Shillong, June 9: Meghalya police said that, it has been observed that many social media users have been posting, commenting, circulating, uploading photographs or videos, denigrating, blaming and shaming the victims of crime against women and children.
Police observed that several Social Media groups including WhatsApp groups have also been actively engaging in circulating information about the victims which is tantamount to violation of law.
In view of the same, netizens are requested to refrain from posting, commenting, circulating information disclosing the identity of the victim, or shaming, blaming the victim.
The Meghalaya police said that Stringent action as per relevant sections of law will be taken against any person or group admins found violating the law.
