False information spreads rapidly as voting day approaches.

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, has been experiencing a surge in misinformation and fake news on social media platforms, as prominent party leaders turn to these platforms for their campaigns in the upcoming assembly polls. Unknown miscreants have been actively spreading false information through fake videos and posts, causing concern among the public.

Despite the increasing number of fake content, the Cyber Cell of Odisha police has not addressed the issue, leading to further spread of these misleading posts. Reports suggest that many fake accounts on Instagram are circulating deepfake videos of 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, discussing controversial topics. In addition, audio clips are also being manipulated by these miscreants to gain more followers and likes.

Not only are these fake news and videos targeting prominent leaders like Dharmendra Pradhan and Sambit Patra, but they are also being shared on multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Meta. The rising cases of cybercrime have prompted the Commissionerate Police to appoint an Assistant Commissioner of Police for senior-level supervision, along with an inspector and a sub-inspector, in order to crack down on these crimes.

Furthermore, the state government is also considering appointing a DSP-rank officer in all cyber police stations across the state. However, a cyber-expert in the city has pointed out that in cases of online fraud, it takes at least 10-15 days for the police to apprehend the culprit. But with misinformation and fake news, these posts are shared by numerous accounts, making it difficult for the police to track down the miscreants.

In conclusion, the spread of false information on social media platforms has become a major concern in Bhubaneswar, and it is crucial for authorities to take necessary steps to address this issue and prevent the spread of misinformation.

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