Social Media Rumours

Karnataka: WhatsApp rumours claims another life, man lynched for giving chocolate to children in Bidar
India | July 15, 2018 16:23 IST
The police said the mob frenzy started after the man from Qatar was seen distributing chocolates to local children. The police have arrested 32 people.
Social media rumours claim 29 lives in four months, Centre demands report from states
India | July 03, 2018 13:56 IST
According to sources privy to the order, the Centre will also direct states to take strict action against those who spread rumours. The local police will be asked to keep an eye on people post socially-sensitive fake news or videos on Facebook or WhatsApp and take strict action against them.
Braid Chopping incidents: Social media rumours in J&K lead to violence against innocent people
News | October 21, 2017 9:50 IST

Latest News