July 13th 2024.
The cyber police in Maharashtra have recently taken action against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee after a fake message was posted on the platform regarding Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter. A senior official confirmed this on Saturday.
According to the state's cyber department, a parody account with the handle @dhruvrahtee had shared a post on X claiming that Birla's daughter had cleared the Union Public Service Commission exam without actually appearing for it. The bio of this account clearly states that it is a parody and not affiliated with the original account of @dhruv_rathee. It also clarifies that it is not impersonating anyone.
Upon receiving a complaint from a relative of Birla, the police have registered a case against the YouTuber. He has been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for defamation, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, and statement leading to mischief, as well as the IT Act.
When questioned about the fact that the fake message was posted by a parody account and not Rathee's own account, the official stated that the matter is currently under investigation. In response, the parody account has shared another tweet, mentioning that they have deleted all posts and comments related to Anjali Birla and apologizing for unknowingly sharing false information.
This situation has caused a lot of stir and the authorities are taking it very seriously. It is important for all of us to be responsible while sharing information online and avoid spreading fake news or rumors. Let us all be mindful of the impact our words and actions can have on others.
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