PIB sets up dedicated unit to bust rumours getting viral on social media

Press Information Bureau has set up a dedicated unit to bust rumours getting viral on the social media. ‘PIBFactCheck’ is a verified handle on Twitter that continuously monitors trending messages on social media platforms and conducts comprehensive review of its contents to bust fake news. Besides, PIB_India handle and various PIB regional unit handles on Twitter are posting official and authentic version of any item on Twitter using the hashtag #PIBFactCheck for the benefit of the Twitter community at large.

Any person can submit to PIBFactCheck any social media message, including text, audio and video, to check its



authenticity. These can be submitted online on the link https://factcheck.pib.gov.in/ or on Whatsapp No 91-8799711259 or email to pibfactcheck@gmail.com.

PIBFactCheck yesterday busted the myth that insecticides like the Sodium Hypochloride can be sprayed on people, stating the fact that it is used to disinfect articles frequently touched by people and can be harmful on humans.

Another rumour was busted that Uttar Pradesh Police, UP Dial 112, has issued Rules and Regulations for operating WhatsApp groups. It was clarified that no such Advisory has been issued.