Fact Check: Posts related to Corona declared a punishable offence? Know the truth of viral news

Amid rising cases of Corona, a post on social media is becoming increasingly viral, claiming that sharing messages related to Corona on social media or WhatsApp has been declared a punishable offence.

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Published: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 18:00 [IST]

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After the havoc created by the new variant of Corona in countries like China as well as America and Japan, India has also become cautious about Kovid. From hospital to vaccine, the department has come on alert mode. Along with this, people are being made aware about masks and social distancing. Meanwhile, amidst the increasing cases of Corona, a post on social media is becoming increasingly viral, claiming that sharing messages related to Corona on social media or WhatsApp has been declared a punishable offence. In such a situation, know what is the truth of the viral post…

In fact, a post is becoming increasingly viral on social media, claiming that all respected members of the group are informed that any post related to Corona virus has been declared a punishable offense by the Central Government. has gone. Only government agency can post on Corona. On wrong posting or messaging, action will be taken against the entire group members including the group admin by registering a case under the IT Act, so keep in mind, be alert, be safe. Along with this, the name of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has also been written below this poster.

Has posting related to Corona virus been declared a punishable offense by the Central Government?#PIBFactcheck

✅ No, but

#COVID19
It is very important to share correct and reliable information on a serious disease like

✅ Be a responsible citizen and share only correct information‼️

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— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck)

December 27, 2022

In such a situation, PIB Fact Check told the truth of this viral post by tweeting. In its tweet, PIB wrote that whether posting related to Corona virus has been declared a punishable offense by the Central Government? No. But sharing correct and reliable information on a serious disease like COVID19 is of utmost importance. Be a responsible citizen and share only correct information.

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Claim

Post related to corona virus has been declared a punishable offence.

Result

This claim is completely fake.

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