Indian army chief calls for curbs on internet, social media to counter terrorism

NEW DELHI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Indian army chief Bipin Rawat Wednesday called for restrictions on internet and social media use to counter terrorism.

"I understand that in a democratic country people might have issues when we put curbs in place. But it is important to restrict the use of social media to tackle terrorism. Put some checks and curbs on internet, social media that terrorist organisations always resort to," Rawat said.

The army chief was speaking at the Raisina Dialogue -- a conference hosted by an Indian think tank in collaboration with India's foreign ministry.

Rawat also listed the severity of biological chemical weapons and the threat that it poses.

"The threat of nuclear and chemical weapons falling in the hands of terrorists can be a disaster for humanity," he said. Enditem