NEW DELHI, Dec 16 - Asking states and Union Territories to check violence and ensure safety of life and property, the Union Home Ministry on Monday said strict action should be taken against those spreading fake news on social media.
In an advisory issued by the ministry, it said that it was �imperative� that all measures are taken by the state and Union Territories to ensure the safety of citizens.
The advisory comes in the backdrop of violence reported from different parts of the country, especially university campuses, during protests against the amended citizenship act. � PTI
