Siliguri Cyber Crime Branch arrest youth for spreading fake news on social media amid COVID-19 pandemic

Siliguri, 05th April: Central government and the administration are playing a major role to prevent the spread of fake information on social media regarding COVID-19.


Acting on the direction, the Siliguri Cyber Crime Branch arrested a youth last night for allegedly spreading fake information on social media. The arrested accused has been identified as Munna Tiwari. He was produced before the court today.

Meanwhile, the Cybercrime department has earlier arrested 3 people for allegedly posting fake news on social media. Two Facebook pages and 4 men have also been warned. An investigation into the entire incident has begun.


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