Dehradun: The Director General of Information (DG Information) of Uttarakhand has now taken a tough stand against the misleading and baseless propaganda being spread against him on social media. He has filed a formal complaint with the SSP Dehradun, stating that some people are systematically attempting to tarnish his image. In the complaint, he has also submitted strong digital evidence of this conspiracy to the police.
The Director General of Information stated that for some time now, false and misleading information has been spread against him through certain social media accounts and groups, which is not only damaging his personal reputation but also affecting the image of the department. He stated that this is being done in a pre-planned manner, to put pressure on officials and influence their decisions.
‘Attempts are being made to vitiate the atmosphere by targeting officials’
He mentioned in his complaint that this entire campaign is being run under a “gang” or lobby system, which is attempting to vitiate the atmosphere by targeting state administrative officials. The Director General of Information stated, “The campaign being run against me is a conspiracy by a disgruntled group. Making baseless allegations and spreading rumors on social media is against both my dignity and mental peace.”
Demands strict police action
He further stated that such behavior not only violates the IT Act and defamation laws, but also attempts to undermine discipline and transparency in government service. He requested the police to identify these social media accounts and their operators and take strict action to prevent such acts in the future.
According to sources, the Director General of Information has also submitted several screenshots, posts, and excerpts from WhatsApp group chats as evidence along with his complaint. He stated that this campaign is not solely aimed at individuals but also at defaming departmental functioning.
SSP Office Confirms Complaint
The SSP office confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that the matter has been assigned to the Cyber Crime Cell. Police are now conducting a technical investigation of these accounts to determine where and from which devices these posts were made. Following a preliminary investigation, action may be taken against the individuals involved under sections 66A, 67 of the IT Act, and sections related to defamation of the Indian Penal Code.
Intensification of turmoil in the Information Department
Following this entire episode, turmoil has intensified within the state’s Information Department. Departmental sources say that the Director General had taken several strong steps in recent months to increase transparency and accountability in the department, which angered some disgruntled elements. Now, these same individuals are attempting to exert pressure on him through such actions.
In administrative circles, this matter is now being viewed as a “conspiracy to digital blackmail and tarnish the image.” Experts say that in the age of social media, spreading rumors has become easier, but when a senior government official is targeted, it is considered a direct attack on governance.
Police have begun investigating the matter.
Currently, the police have begun investigating the matter and it is likely that the identities of the members of this alleged “gang” will be revealed in the coming days. This action by the Director General of Information is now being seen as a precedent against social media misuse in the state administration.
