LAHORE: The Nationwide Cyber Crime Investigation Company (NCCIA) has arrested 11 ‘social media activists’ in numerous cities of Punjab for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and inciting unrest among the many public.
In accordance with the NCCIA Punjab spokesperson, the 11 people had been beneath surveillance. They had been allegedly concerned in spreading provocative content material and operating campaigns in opposition to state establishments, notably the military, by means of social media and different on-line platforms.
The NCCIA spokesperson stated raids had been carried out on Thursday and two suspects had been arrested from Lahore, three from Faisalabad, 4 from Multan, and one from Gujranwala on prices of anti-state propaganda and creating unrest among the many public.
The spokesperson added that digital proof and social media information had been being collected from the arrested people to hint their potential networks and on-line actions.
The arrested suspects have been booked beneath completely different sections of the Prevention of Digital Crimes Act (Peca), 2016.
NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Waseem stated that no leniency can be proven in direction of these concerned in anti-state propaganda and makes an attempt to unfold panic and instability among the many public. He added that the crackdown in opposition to such components would proceed and strict authorized motion can be taken in accordance with the legislation.
Earlier this month, the NCCIA Punjab arrested 13 ‘anti-state social media activists’ in numerous cities of Punjab. It claimed the arrested suspects had been concerned in operating a marketing campaign in opposition to the state, notably the military and authorities officers, throughout varied social media platforms. Among the suspects had been additionally allegedly concerned in posting content material concentrating on Gulf international locations.
