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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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
