In the past year the murders of at least 30 people accused of being child-lifters’ absorb been linked to platform Indian authorities are scrambling to combat a spate of murders linked to rumours circulating on messaging application WhatsApp.
Eight people absorb been killed across the country in the past few days, after rumours spread on the app about child kidnappers on the loose and a video was circulated that purported to explain a boy being snatched. Related: Indian state cuts internet after lynchings over online rumours Related: WhatsApp warriors on the fresh frontline of Kashmir’s conflict Related: First person convicted under Malaysia's fake news law Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com