Viral social media post about three women raping man 'false': Police
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, May 06 2024:
The viral post circulating on social media platforms alleging the rape of a man by three women is false, said Senapati police in a press statement today.
Earlier, CSOs including SDSA and SDWA had also issued statement and clarification regarding the viral post and said the image was being circulated with wrong details.
The information contained in the viral post is completely false and has been confirmed that there is no truth to the claims made in the said post.
The photos associated with the viral post are from a completely different case and has no relation whatsoever to the claims made in the post, said the police.
It advised the public to exercise caution and refrain from spreading unverified information that may cause unnecessary harm and distress to the people involved.
"The dissemination of false information not only hampers our efforts to maintain law and order but also jeopardizes the safety and security of the community and society," said the police.
The Senapati police said it is identifying the culprits.
Strict legal actions will be taken against them under relevant provisions of the CrPC.
Any circulation of unfounded photos, videos etc may be confirmed with the police Control Room, Senapati--8798198810, it said.