Fake news nightmare

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While we often read about fake news and see fake forwards on social media on a daily basis, we hardly think of the impact it has on people's lives. Piyasree Dasgupta writes about how Rehana Sultana, known for her work amongst poor and disenfranchised Muslims living in Assam’s ‘chars’, had to be on the run from the police for two months because of fake news around a Facebook post. Meanwhile, the protests by Delhi police personnel intensified with top cop Amulya Patnaik urging them to return to work. Also, Dilip Ghosh added himself to the list of BJP leaders who believe cows have super powers. He told a public gathering on Monday that cow milk contains gold. Assam: Fake News Sent This Woman Scholar On The Run From Police A case was registered against Sultana under Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code for attacks on a race or religion and Section 67 of the IT Act for obscenity. Lawyers familiar with Rehana Sultana’s case told HuffPost India that the court instructed the police to not take her into custody. However, her acquaintances said the threat of imminent arrest hung over her for over two months until she finally got bail on October 23, 2019. Read More Delhi Police Commissioner Steps In As Police Protest Intensifies: What You Need To Know “We have to behave like a disciplined force. The government and the people expect us to uphold the law, it is our big responsibility. I urge you to resume duty,” Delhi police chief Amulya Patnaik told the police personnel, adding that their concerns will be addressed. He also said an FIR has been registered in incidents where police personnel were assaulted. ‌ Read More In more news... Cow Milk Contains Gold, Claims West Bengal BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh Sea Levels Will Rise Even If Countries Meet Paris Agreement, India Among Top Pollutors: Study At MAMI, The Films Were Fictional, But The Fear Was Real New to this email? You can sign up here. ‌ You can also follow HuffPost India on Flipboard. ‌ ©2019 HuffPost lndia | Level 3B, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001, India You are recieving this email becuase you signed up for updates from HuffPost India.  ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe