India is going to witness Janta Curfew in wake of coronavirus all over on March 22 as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ever since the announcement, there is a lot said about the move.
Also in these tough times of pandemic virus, there is a lot of misinformation being spread on social media. In one such claim, a post is doing rounds which says that Delhi police will impose a strict fine on people who will be seen roaming outside on March 22.
Here’s the notice:
Fact Check:
However, when a fact check was conducted, it was found that the said notice is fake and Delhi police have made no such announcement of imposing fines on Janata curfew day, March 22.
DCP South Delhi from their official Twitter handle tweeted, “We have spotted this fake notice being circulated purportedly issued by Delhi Police. We have NOT issued any such advisory on the imposition of a fine on March 22. Please tell your family and friends that this is FALSE & FAKE.”
Check out the post:
? WARNING
We have spotted this fake notice being circulated purportedly issued by Delhi Police.
We have NOT issued any such advisory on imposition of a fine on March 22. Please tell your family and friends that this is FALSE & FAKE.
Let’s make #JanataCurfewMarch22 a success. pic.twitter.com/M5aEEbE4Cd
— DCP South Delhi (@DCPSouthDelhi) March 21, 2020
Final verdict:
No, no such notice or advisory is being issued by Delhi Police. The said notice and its claim is FALSE.
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