Shillong Mar 11: The office of the South West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner has issued an order cautioning all government employees to exercise restraint while using personal and social media platforms in view of the prevailing situation in some parts of the Garo Hills region.
An order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Anendya Raajsshre who has directed all employees not to post or forward messages, audio or video clips, pictures, or other content that may be provocative or inflammatory in nature.
The order said that government employees should refrain from posting or commenting on law and order incidents occurring in other districts or states in a manner that could influence public sentiment, ideology, or trigger reactions among sections of society, which may aggravate the already sensitive situation.
The directive applies to all government offices in South West Garo Hills, and Heads of Offices have been instructed to ensure strict compliance among their staff.
The order also warns that any violation will attract legal action under relevant laws in addition to disciplinary proceedings under the Meghalaya Civil Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 2019.
