Misuse of social media comes under attack in NIC meet

Omar suggested customised software for keeping a tab on the social networking sites spreading hatred on the Internet can also be envisaged.

The Chief Minister said social networking sites should be encouraged to devise greater self regulation lest they contribute to large scale law and order disturbances.

However, suitable amendments shall have to be made in the existing laws so that we are in a position to effectively deal with any conspiracy to breach the spirit of brotherhood, Omar said.

Similar apprehensions were voiced by Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana and north eastern states.

CPM leader Prakash Karat demanded changes in the Information Technology Act to act against those spreading inflammatory and communal propaganda in social media.

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda asked the centre to take immediate steps to control social networking sites which are used for disturbing communal harmony.