Following viral fake news that the Election Commission will be fined 350 rupees for not voting, Delhi police began investigating the matter on Sunday.
According to the Delhi police, the news circulated on social media for a while, citing the election commission as saying that if people did not vote, 350 rupees would be deducted from their bank accounts.
Later, the Election Commission itself called the news a rumor on social media and clarified that there would be no such deduction.
Despite the clarification, the rumors did not stop, and then the Delhi police filed a case and transferred the matter to the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) department. The police have started a lawsuit based on the crime of non-consignment.
KPS Malhotra, DCP, IFSO, Delhi Police said: “The police are investigating this matter. Actions are being taken in this regard in accordance with relevant laws.”
News Source : Hindustan Times
