Pune Police shares the way to break the chain of fake news, you may want to take notes

“#BreakTheChain of misinformation and fake news,” Pune Police tweeted.

Published on: Aug 19, 2020, 13:59:57 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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From forwarding misleading content to making false claims, the rapid spread of fake news on various topics has become a major concern. That is the reason why time and again police departments take to social media to share informative posts to create awareness and curb the spread of this menace. A recent one is shared by Pune Police and in their tweet they have described how one can break the chain of fake news. And you may want to take notes on what they have to say.

Pune Police shared an image along with their tweet. (Twitter/@PuneCityPolice)

“#BreakTheChain of misinformation and fake news. Take a minute to ‘verify’ before clicking on that ‘forward’ button,” they tweeted. They also added two very apt hashtags #VerifyBeforeForwarding and #NoToFakeNews. The post is complete with an image demonstrating the way.

The post was shared just a few hours ago.

“Absolutely! I would go ahead and say, do you really need to forward? Is it helping someone? Or is it just a point to discuss? If at all you want to forward, forward harmless jokes, entertainment clips - but forwarding news is dangerous, most of the times it is opinion, not news,” expressed a Twitter user. “Very important. Everyone should follow,” tweeted another. “Perfect,” commented a third.

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More