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Citizenship Act protests: Army cautions against fake news on social media

Eight columns of the Army were deployed in Assam on Thursday after protesters turned violent in the region.

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The Indian Army on Saturday issued an advisory asking people to steer clear of fake news and false information being spread on social media by some people against Army's action in the wake of protests in the northeastern states over the Citizenship Act, 2019.

"Avoid lies and propaganda. False news and propaganda is being spread on social media by some harmful elements. Avoid false rumors, do not listen to false news, nor pay attention to it. Indian Army - Army of the Country," said a tweet from the official handle of the Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army).

Eight columns of the Army were deployed in Assam on Thursday after protesters turned violent in the region.

Even though the restrictions have been slackened a bit, army and paramilitary columns posted in the region continue to carry on their routine march and inspection of Guwahati to prevent any violent protests or demonstrations.

Authorities on Saturday relaxed the curfew in Guwahati from 9 AM to 4 PM. In Dibrugarh, there will be a curfew from 8 AM to 2 PM. The decision was taken to promote normalcy in the regions.

Petrol pumps will remain open in Guwahati today. Two control rooms have also been set up in the city, one at the airport and other at the railway station.

The Guwahati administration also started bus service in six places including Borjhar, Jhalukbari, Khanpara, Paltan Bazar, Kamakhya Temple, and Ganeshburi. 

To keep the situation under control, Superintendent of Police (SP) of five districts - Kachar, Shantipur, Karimganj, Majhuli, Lakhimpur were also replaced.

As per reports, people are stepping out of their homes and normalcy is returning in the state.

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