Mizoram police alert people on a fake media post
PR / Our Bureau
AIZAWL, January 13 2021: On January 6 a social media post with the title “Unlock 8.0 Inkaihhruaina dan thar tlangpui” went viral in multiple Whatsapp and Facebook groups. The content of this post caused alarm to various educational institutions and government offices as it mentioned reopening of schools, colleges and religious places.
Cyber Crime Police Station, Mizoram enquired into the matter immediately. The originator of the viral post was identified and arrested on January 7 and Cyber Crime PS Case No. 1/21 Dt. 7.1.2021 U/S 505(l)(b) IPC was registered against the culprit.
The Mizoram Police appeals to the public to avoid posting false as well as unreliable information which can panic and alarm the people and reiterates that such action can and will invite legal action against those responsible.