2 detained in Ludhiana for sharing fake missile attack videos
Payal.Dhawan@timesofindia.com Ludhiana: As tension prevailed after ceasefire violations, people were warned against spreading false information on social media. As part of the action to stem fake news, two youngsters were detained by Ludhiana police for posting false information related to the India-Pakistan war situation.
One of the accused had uploaded a post falsely claiming a missile strike in Ludhiana, while the other shared an old fire incident video from Sarabha Nagar, claiming that the fire had been caused by a missile attack.Police said that the accused wanted to gain followers and likes on their social media accounts, for which they shared videos and pictures of flames and attributed them to missile attacks.One of the two youngsters shared the video of a fire incident reported near Sacred Heart Convent School in Sarabha Nagar a few days ago and claimed that it was the site of a missile attack. The other shared a video of missile debris, claiming it to be from Ludhiana after an attack.Deputy commissioner of police (DCP City and Rural) Rupinder Singh said that the videos were discovered during routine surveillance by the cybercrime and technical support teams of Ludhiana Police Commissionerate. "Police have scanned both the backward and forward links of the posts and confirmed that the videos were not genuine and had no connection to any real incident. Although the suspects have not been officially charged yet, the investigation is ongoing. We haven't given them a clean chit. Strict action will follow once the inquiry is complete," the DCP said.Urging citizens not to spread unconfirmed content, the DCP said, "Spreading misinformation is a punishable offence. It disrupts public order and creates unnecessary panic," he said.To help prevent the spread of false information, residents have been encouraged to verify any claims through official sources. For authentic updates, citizens can follow verified accounts of the deputy commissioner and district public relations office (DPRO), Ludhiana on Facebook, Instagram, and X.In case of any suspicious activity or fake content, people are urged to call the dedicated helpline at 78370-18500 or the emergency number, 112. MSID:: 121057700 413 |
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