Dadri lynching: Police asks Twitter to delete ‘provocative’ posts on Muhammad Akhlaq's killing

UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav directed his administration to take stern action against those disturbing communal harmony and inciting hatred by circulating baseless content on the social media especially Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter.

• Family member of Mohammad Akhlaq with Union Minister Mahesh Sharma. PTI

Uttar Pradesh Police has asked microblogging site Twitter to remove certain text and photographs related to Dadri incident, in which a 50-year-old man was lynched to death after rumours that his family had consumed and stored beef at home, reported a leading daily.
According to report, the letter was sent to Twitter by the social media lab of UP police. IG Prakash D told the daily that the police was investigating other aspects like the individual behind the handle that was used to upload the objectionable text and graphics.
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The IG also added that such activities whip up communal passions which can prove detrimental for the surcharged atmosphere.
A day ago, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav directed his administration to take stern action against those disturbing communal harmony and inciting hatred by circulating baseless content on the social media especially Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter. 
On September 29, Mohmad Akhlaq was dragged out of his home and stoned to death on a village street after a public announcement from the local temple that the family had slaughtered a calf and eaten its meat.
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While Aqlakh died, his 22-year-old son Danish is battling for life at a hospital following two brain surgeries. The police has arrested eight persons and detained a Homeguard for questioning after the local temple priest alleged that he was forced to make the announcement.
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