Kadapa: Kurnool Range DIG Dr Koya Praveen Kumar has warned that police will take strict action against YouTubers and social media users who post objectionable, provocative or misleading content during municipal election polling on Sunday.
Speaking to the media in Kadapa on Saturday, he said police would not tolerate unnecessary commotion by YouTubers near polling stations.
Only journalists carrying both government-issued accreditation cards and polling passes issued by the Election Commission would be allowed near polling stations, he said.
The DIG said police personnel had been instructed to enforce the guidelines strictly and prevent unauthorised persons from entering polling premises in the guise of media representatives.
He warned that social media posts that could create tension, spread false information or circulate speculative news would invite immediate police action.
Those attempting to disrupt peaceful polling through online platforms would not be spared, he said.
Praveen Kumar urged social media users to exercise restraint and refrain from sharing unverified information during the election process.
He reiterated that journalists must carry valid accreditation cards and Election Commission-issued polling passes to access polling stations, and said police would enforce the restrictions without exception.
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