Three Booked in Bannu for Threats and Abusive Remarks Against Police on Social Media

The cases were filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) on the complaint of SHO City Police Station, Zaheer Khan.

Bannu police have registered cases against three individuals for using derogatory language and issuing death threats against police personnel on social media. The cases were filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) on the complaint of SHO City Police Station, Zaheer Khan.

According to the FIR, the accused allegedly used offensive language against police officials and issued threats to their lives. The individuals named in the case include Ismatullah, Muhammad Taj, and former police officer Jamshed Khan.

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It is worth noting that PECA has been controversial since its enactment. Journalist groups have condemned it as an attack on freedom of expression. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also criticized the ruling government’s ally, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), for supporting the bill.

Under the newly added Section 26(A) of PECA, legal action can be taken against those spreading false information online. The law states:
"Anyone who deliberately spreads fake news that causes fear, panic, or disorder in society shall be liable to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to Rs. 2 million, or both."