West Bengal Police urges caution amid fake news and tensions following Sheikh Hasina's resignation
Kolkatta: In light of recent developments in Bangladesh, the West Bengal Police have issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution regarding social media content. The advisory follows the resignation and subsequent flight of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country amid escalating political tensions. In the aftermath, a wave of fake news and misleading posts have spread across social media, falsely suggesting widespread attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh.
The police tweet stated: "Given the current situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, we have noticed a few posts and videos on social media that may create discord and unrest. Please do not pay attention to rumours, do not share provocative videos, do not step into a fake news trap." The message further emphasized that the state administration is "alert and vigilant," urging the public to "keep calm and maintain peace."
The state administration is alert and vigilant. Keep calm and maintain peace. (2/2)
— West Bengal Police (@WBPolice) August 5, 2024
This advisory comes amidst a series of unverified reports and videos circulating online, claiming that Hindu temples and communities in Bangladesh are under attack. However, these reports have been widely debunked, with many on the ground, including Muslim students and leaders, actively safeguarding temples across the country.
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai (PTI): French President Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
On Tuesday, Macron held discussions with Modi as part of efforts to further strengthen India-France strategic ties.
During the Mumbai visit, the French president and his wife also met some of India's top filmmakers and actors, and had an animated exchange with them about cinema, culture and collaboration.
President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in the national capital Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.
PM Modi will inaugurate the summit on February 19. As many as 20 heads of states, including French President Macron, will be present at the inaugural session, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said.
