Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Punjab Police Book Social Media Handles for Flood Misinformation
The police in Punjab are taking action against people posting fake news about the recent floods.
They found that some social media accounts were sharing incorrect information, like blaming the government for releasing water and causing the floods.
The police are saying that the claim that releasing water caused the floods is completely false.
They're warning people that sharing unverified information during a disaster is against the law and urging people to only trust official news sources to avoid creating panic.
The floods have caused significant damage, impacting many villages and farmlands.
Punjab Police filed FIRs against six social media accounts.
Accounts were spreading false and misleading information about the floods.
The police said the claims were 'completely false and misleading'.
The posts alleged that releasing water in April caused floods.
Floods have affected over 1,000 villages and damaged farmland.
- Who
- Punjab Police
- What
- Filed FIRs against social media accounts for spreading false claims about the floods
- When
- This week
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- To counter misinformation and maintain public trust
- Action
- Punjab Police filed FIRs against social media accounts
- Allegations
- Accounts spread false information about floods
- False Claim
- Blaming Punjab for releasing water in April
- Police Finding
- Claim is false and misleading
- Affected Areas
- Over 1,000 villages affected by floods in Punjab