Liking, sharing or forwarding false information on social media is also a crime, action may be taken: Police
Liking, sharing or forwarding false information on social media is also a crime, action may be taken: Police The police have requested people to think carefully before sharing information on social media. Nepal Police issued a notice on Wednesday, clarifying that not only those who post false information on social media but also those who like, share or forward it will be subject to the law. According to the police, there is a common perception that posting old misleading videos as new is a common thing. In this way, passing off old misleading videos as new is spreading false information, which is considered a crime according to the law. The police have also said that there is a misconception that the person who shares is not legally responsible. "The person who shares, likes or forwards any content is also legally responsible," the police have clarified through the notice. Similarly, some people believe that using a fake account will hide their identity. However, even whe...