Tamil Nadu police have issued guidelines on busting fake news about migrants
Chennai:
The police in Tamil Nadu have issued guidelines on how to bust rumours about attacks on migrant workers in the state, days after fake news led to panic among migrants, forcing some of them to leave the state.
Brief points on the Tamil Nadu police guidelines
Tamil Nadu Police will name five senior officers to coordinate with law enforcement agencies and other states over rumours, propaganda and disinformation.
A worker in every company will be nominated as a liaison.
This person will be added on the police's official WhatsApp group for coordination.
The police will immediately act on all complaints.
Cases will be filed against those who have been spreading fake news about attacks on migrants.
