The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Social media users booked for spreading false messages about murder accused
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The Hindu Bureau
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Police in Bantwal have registered cases against several social media users and WhatsApp group administrators for spreading misinformation regarding a murder case. The accused allegedly attempted to incite communal tension by misidentifying the religious or political affiliation of the murder suspect.
The Bantwal Town police on Friday registered cases against an Instagram user and the admins of five WhatsApp groups for allegedly circulating false information intended to disturb peace in connection with the murder of a woman in B.C. Road on Thursday.
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