Noida Police Slam 'Fake' Communal Violence Claims; Case Filed
Noida Police register a case against social media users spreading false claims of communal violence and deaths in the city.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have stepped in to shut down swirling rumors of Noida communal violence, categorically denying reports of clashes, firing, and deaths that had begun to trend on social media platforms.
The Spark of Misinformation
The turmoil began when a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) claimed that tensions had boiled over following the demolition of a Jamia Masjid in Noida. The post alleged that the situation had escalated into full-blown communal violence, with claims of gunfire and casualties being reported to create a sense of panic among the public.
Police Crack Down on Rumor Mongers
Responding swiftly to the volatility of the claims, the Noida Police took to X to set the record straight. In an official statement, the authorities declared that the information regarding sabotage and confrontation was "completely false."
The police did not stop at a mere clarification. To deter further misinformation, a formal case has been registered at the Sector-126 police station. The legal action is targeted at the individuals behind the social media handle that disseminated the misleading news.
Charges and Legal Action
According to the police, the registered case includes relevant sections of the law targeting those who conspired to disrupt religious harmony. The authorities emphasized that spreading such inflammatory and false content is a serious offense that threatens the peace of the city.
"A case has been registered at Sector-126 police station under relevant sections against those who, through the said Twitter handle, disseminated misleading information and conspired to disrupt religious harmony. The necessary legal action in the case is underway," the Noida Police stated.
The administration has urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid sharing unverified reports that could incite tension or spread fear within the community.