In the lead-up to state elections, Maharashtra Police has ramped up measures to tackle the spread of fake news. Special cyber cells have been deployed to monitor online activity and identify accounts disseminating misinformation. With the increasing influence of social media on elections, authorities are focusing on preventing inflammatory content and ensuring transparency.
The police are also collaborating with platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter to flag misleading content. Public awareness campaigns have been launched to educate citizens on verifying information before sharing, thus curbing the ripple effect of fake news.