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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Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, as Palestinians mourn 19 dead in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Dec 21: A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people slightly injured by shattered glass, the Israeli military said Saturday, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who have been launching missiles in solidarity with Palestinians.
A further 14 people sustained minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before the projectile hit just before 4 am Saturday, the military said.
The Houthi rebels issued a statement on the Telegram messaging app saying they had aimed a hypersonic ballistic missile at a military target, which they did not identify.
The attack comes less than two days after a series of Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebel-held capital, Sanaa, and port city of Hodeida killed at least nine people. The Israeli strikes were in response to a Houthi attack in which a long-range missile hit an Israeli school building. The Houthis also claimed a drone strike targeting an unspecified military target in central Israel on Thursday.
The Israeli military says the Iran-backed Houthis have launched more than 200 missiles and drones during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Houthis have also been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and say they won't stop until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Israeli strikes Thursday caused “considerable damage” to the Houthi-controlled Red Sea ports “that will lead to the immediate and significant reduction in port capacity,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. The port at Hodeida has been key for food shipments into Yemen in its decade-long civil war.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said both sides' attacks risk further escalation in the region and undermine UN mediation efforts.
