Senior Manipur Police officer 'threatened' on social media, probe launched
Imphal (PTI): A senior officer of the Manipur Police based in Churachandpur district has been "threatened" on social media platforms, prompting the authorities to launch an investigation, officials said on Sunday.
"An incident has come to light wherein a senior officer of Churachandpur police and his family were threatened online by certain anti-social elements," the police said in a statement.
A case has been registered and an investigation started to identify the culprits and take strict legal action, it said.
"Any attempt to intimidate or obstruct police officers in the discharge of their lawful duties will not be tolerated," the statement said.
It also urged people of the northeastern state "not to share or amplify such unlawful online content” and that “misuse of social media to spread fear or threats will invite stern legal consequences".
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Gill leads Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders
Ahmedabad (PTI): Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 as Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Earlier, KKR all-rounder Cameron Green produced a fighting 79 off 55 balls to lift his side to 180 all out. In reply, Gill anchored the chase with a composed 86 off 50 deliveries as GT crossed the line in 19.4 overs.
The win marked GT's third successive victory after opening with two losses, while KKR's search for their first win of the season continues.
Brief scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 180 all out in 20 overs (Cameron Green 79; Kagiso Rabada 3/29, Mohammed Siraj 2/23).
Gujarat Titans: 181 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Shubman Gill 86; Varun Chakravarthy 2/34).
