The Bihar government on Sunday suspended transmission of messages through social networking sites in Kaimur district where a clash broke out between members of two communities during Muharram processions a day before.
The suspension will remain in place till August 1, a notification issued by the state home department said.
Some anti-social elements are using the internet to share objectionable content to spread “rumour and disaffection’ among the public to incite them and cause damage to life and property, besides disturbing peace and tranquillity, it said.
“Now, therefore, in the interest of maintenance of public order, the department hereby directs all internet service providers that any messages to or from any person or class of persons relating to any subject or pictorial content through social networking sites or application shall not be transmitted in Kaimur district from 1.30 pm on July 30, 2023 till 4 pm on August 1, 2023,” the notification said.
A clash broke out between members of two communities when a taziya procession was crossing Ekta Chowk in Bhabhua, where Kaimur district is headquartered, on the occasion of Muharram on Saturday, prompting the district magistrate and the superintendent of police to assume command.
