Nepal moves against online abuse targeting flood survivors
Summary
Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has formed a 10-member team to investigate social media users accused of posting hateful comments targeting Bhotekoshi flood survivors. The government says offenders may face legal action under Nepal’s electronic transactions law.
Key Points
- Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has set up a 10-member team to investigate abusive social media posts targeting survivors of the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah warned that people mocking disaster victims would face consequences, prompting the investigation.
- Police said they are identifying the addresses and phone numbers of users behind the comments, even without formal complaints.
- A man from Baitadi was arrested in Kathmandu over comments that police said could inflame ethnic tensions.
