Mastermind Behind 'Haidari Dal' Fake News Network Arrested
The mastermind behind the 'Haidari Dal' social media network, accused of spreading fake news to disturb communal harmony, has been arrested. Several accounts under this network were allegedly inciting religious sentiments and posting objectionable content. The police tracked the operator, Akbar Ali, to Madhya Pradesh, where he confessed to running multiple accounts.
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A suspected orchestrator of a network accused of disseminating fake news through social media platforms was detained on Thursday, according to police sources. The network in question, operating under the name 'Haidari Dal,' reportedly aims at upsetting communal peace via inflammatory content.
Manush Parikh, Additional Superintendent of Police (City), revealed that multiple cases were lodged against 'Haidari Dal Bareilly' accounts for allegedly stirring religious tensions and sharing inappropriate material. Despite past interventions, these accounts were resurrected and continued spreading false news.
Authorities, utilizing the cyber and surveillance cell resources, tracked the operator to Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. The suspect, Akbar Ali, originally from Uttar Pradesh, admitted to using various accounts like 'Haidari Dal Official' to propagate fake news. His actions involved editing videos to falsely portray events, thereby inciting communal discord.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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