Investigation into Online Campaign Against Kerala Chief Minister’s Call for Aid after Wayanad Landslides

The cyber police have intensified monitoring of social media to combat the spreading of false information. They have warned of strict legal action against those who edit, produce and disseminate fake posts in a way that spreads misconceptions.

The post in question aimed at motivating people to reject the Chief Minister’s appeal for disaster relief. The Chief Minister had urged everyone to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) to aid those affected by the landslides.

Recent massive landslides triggered by torrential rains have caused devastation in Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha hamlets, resulting in loss of lives, including women and children. *(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.

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