Major Crackdown: Delhi Police Identify 480 Pakistan-Based Social Media Handles Spreading Fake News On CJP Protest
· Republic World
AI Briefing
- • Delhi Police identify 480 Pakistan-based social media handles spreading fake news on CJP protest.
- • Handles were blocked for spreading coordinated fake news and propaganda on social media.
- • Police urge students and youth to verify information before sharing inflammatory posts.
Context
Delhi Police have blocked 480 social media handles operating from Pakistan. These handles were spreading coordinated fake news and propaganda around the CJP protest. The police are urging students and youth to verify information and avoid sharing inflammatory posts.
The action taken by Delhi Police matters as it aims to curb online misinformation linked to the CJP protest. By identifying and blocking these handles, the police seek to prevent the spread of fake news and propaganda.
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