Don't spread this fake Video: Indian Army warns citizens
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NEW DELHI - A fake video has gone viral in India spreading lies about the Indian Army.
Taking cognizance of the sensitivity of the situation, the army on Sunday issued a stern warning against those spreading ‘disinformation’ about the relief work.
In the viral video, a man dressed in combat military uniform, says ‘people must not donate for the flood relief as only rich are affected in Kerala.’
The Indian Army took to Twitter to issue clarification and said that the video was fake and that no solider was involved in this. ‘Imposter wearing Army combat uniform in video spreading disinformation about rescue & relief efforts.
Every effort by all & #IndianArmy aimed to overcome this terrifying human tragedy (sic),’ the army tweeted.
The Indian Army has also given a WhatsApp number in case someone recives such a fake news item. ‘Forward disinformation about #IndianArmy on WhatsApp +917290028579. We are at it,’ the tweet by army’s official Twitter handle said.
Meanwhile, in a big relief, there was respite from the rains in most parts of the state today after nearly two weeks of virtually non-stop downpour and the red alert has been lifted in several districts.
President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Kerala Governor P Sathasivam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and enquired about the situation and acknowledged the grit and resilience of the people in coming together in this trying hour.
"Assured the people of the state that entire nation was with them," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.
