FIR Filed to Identify Leakers of FSSAI Inquiry Data, Not Against Media
FIR on FSSAI leak not against media, targets leakers: Govt sources
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The Delhi Police have filed an FIR regarding the leak of confidential information from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Government sources clarified that the FIR targets unidentified individuals responsible for the leak, not journalists or media outlets, aiming to protect the integrity of an ongoing inquiry into recruitment complaints.
- 01The FIR is aimed at identifying individuals leaking information from the FSSAI, not at silencing the media.
- 02FSSAI is conducting a suo motu inquiry into recruitment-related complaints.
- 03Leaked information is believed to have been shared on social media platforms.
- 04The integrity of the investigation is at risk due to these leaks.
- 05Delhi Police are taking legal action to address unauthorized dissemination of sensitive documents.
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Government sources have clarified that the recent FIR filed with the Delhi Police regarding the leakage of confidential information from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is not intended to target the media. Instead, it aims to identify those responsible for leaking sensitive data related to an ongoing inquiry into recruitment complaints. The FIR, which is registered against unnamed individuals, is a response to concerns that such leaks could compromise the integrity of the investigation by alerting potential wrongdoers. The FSSAI had initiated a suo motu inquiry, and portions of this inquiry are suspected to have been leaked to social media. The Delhi Police have begun legal actions to address the unauthorized circulation of FSSAI documents, emphasizing the need to safeguard the investigation's credibility.
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The investigation aims to protect the integrity of the FSSAI's inquiry process, which could affect how recruitment complaints are handled in the future.
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