To stop lynchings, police provide WhatsApp helplines, rope in
Following the lynching of five men in Dhule district, Maharashtra police are taking several preventive steps, including publication of WhatsApp numbers of police control rooms where help can be sought.
Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.
"We have issued WhatsApp numbers where people can send messages to seek help (or to verify rumours)," said Special Inspector General of Police (Cyber Crime) Brijesh Singh.
WhatsApp messages can be sent to following numbers: Maharashtra State Police Control Room 7506777100/ 7506888100, Navi Mumbai Police 8424820665, Thane City Police - 9769724127 / 9969365100, Thane Rural 7045100222, Palghar
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