SaralnamaAraria district administration released strict guidelines to prevent misuse of social media during Chhath Puja 2025. Police officials issued special instructions for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter group admins and members. The aim is to maintain law and order and curb rumors. Admins must know all group members and remove those sharing unverified news or disruptive content. They must report such incidents to the police immediately. Posting content that hurts religious sentiments is a punishable offense. Violators will face action under the IT Act and Indian Penal Code. The public is urged to share only verified information to maintain peace during the festival. To follow these guidelines, group admins should regularly monitor posts and promptly remove any questionable content. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 10:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Araria district administration released strict guidelines to prevent misuse of social media during Chhath Puja 2025
- Police officials issued special instructions for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter group admins and members
- The aim is to maintain law and order and curb rumors