JIT will investigate malicious social media campaign against the state

ISLAMABAD, July 27 (SABAH): A five-member joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed to probe the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleged social media campaigns against state institutions.

According to media reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has granted approval of a five-member investigation committee. Islamabad IG will lead the JIT.

Directors of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing and FIA Anti-terrorism Wing, Islamabad DIG Investigation and Islamabad Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) SSP will be the members of committee.

JIT will investigate the organised campaign against the state under the light of available data and evidence.

It is pertinent to note that law-enforcement agencies raided the digital media cell of PTI central office in Islamabad on the ground of available evidence a few days ago.

It was alleged that propaganda with the cooperation of anti-state agencies against Pakistan was run from the digital media cell of PTI.