West Bengal Police has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a misleading video circulating on social media platforms. The fabricated content falsely portrays mass exodus of illegal immigrants from the state during the ongoing Special Identification Review (SIR).
What the Fake Video Actually Shows
Contrary to the false claims being spread online, police authorities have clarified that the viral video does not show any migration of undocumented immigrants. The footage actually captures a religious ceremony involving idol immersion in the Mathabhanga river. The authentic event took place at Phunkotala village in Nadia district, located near the Bangladesh border.
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the video has been deliberately misrepresented to create confusion and potentially ignite communal tensions within the state. The timing of this misinformation campaign coincides with the sensitive period of SIR implementation across Bengal.
Legal Actions Initiated by Police
West Bengal Police has taken concrete legal measures to address this situation. An FIR has been officially registered targeting individuals responsible for creating and distributing false content across social media platforms.
The formal complaint was filed by Bikash Das, who discovered a defamatory post on X (formerly Twitter) from the handle @PoliticalViewsO. This particular post contained additional false information claiming that lakhs of Bangladeshi nationals in Murshidabad district were changing their surnames.
Police authorities are actively working with social media companies to have the misleading content removed from digital platforms to prevent further spread and potential misuse.
Public Advisory and Consequences
Bengal Police has urgently appealed to citizens to exercise caution and responsibility when encountering and sharing content online. The department has specifically warned against circulating unverified information that could potentially spark communal discord or create law and order issues.
Legal action will be taken against those found sharing misleading content that threatens social harmony. The police reminder comes as part of broader efforts to maintain peace during the ongoing SIR process in the state.
Authorities have reassured the public that they are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to take appropriate measures against those attempting to spread misinformation for malicious purposes.
