Police take steps against man for sharing misinformation

Kolkata: Kolkata Police is taking legal action against one Ranjit Mallick for sharing a post containing incorrect information. It read: "The police are allegedly not allowing to organise a 91-year-old Durga Puja" at Rashbehari in South Kolkata. The police have stated on a Facebook post that the information is "fake" and purposely posted with an intention to hit religious sentiment. The Puja organiser also clarified that the information is false.

There was a difference of opinion between the members of two Puja committees over putting up hoarding and the matter was settled after police intervention. But according to Kolkata Police "distorted information" was shared on social media. "Hence, the police are taking legal steps against Ranjit Mallick," stated the post of Kolkata Police.