Rumour mongers beware! Chandigarh police to take strict action against fake news
In an order to stop rumour-mongering, the Chandigarh Police on Saturday issued an advisory to stay away from fake news. In an advisory, the Chandigarh police wrote: "As everyone is aware that COVID-19 is on the rise in India and in other countries as well. It has been noticed that some people are posting fake unauthenticated news and posts on social media regarding COVID-19, thus creating panic in the general public." "So, all are requested to not to post on social media any such/forward message/post. If any person found creating panic/unrest in the General public through such type of posts on social media, he will be dealt as per relevant provision of law," it added.