Indoris don’t panic and believe in verified information only #IndoreFightsFakeNews.
COVID-19 is a threat that mankind has to fight together. With ongoing fight against Corona Virus, a lot of things have been experienced by the people. In the current scenario, panic is the most prevalent emotion amongst the majority. People are afraid of the virus and of what would happen if they or their families get infected. While some amount of fear in the situation ensures that people would take the necessary precautions to safeguard themselves from the pandemic, unnecessary panic about it has caused major problems. Social media’s incessant presence and the free time available on hand is a reason enough for making it a powerful weapon to spread chaos. People tend to viral and forward controversial news and information, spreading it like wildfire without even bothering to verify its source.
Realizing the severity of the situation, Indore Talk initiative to fight this trend of fake news, making people aware of the perils of believing in the news that is not true. Under the hashtag #IndoreFightsFakeNews, Indore Talk has tried to clarify and show the truth behind certain fake news that was rampantly viral on the social media, simultaneously putting forward the truth behind such news. The problem with fake news is that it is believed by the masses and is a catalyst in issuing unrest. In such times where everything is extremely uncertain, it is important that the masses should be conscious while reading forwarded messages on social media, and trust in only those notices that have official stamps on them, anything else needs to be verified through valid sources and only then should you believe it and forward it to others.
It is expected from each and every responsible citizen to fight this unhealthy trend of fake news by demanding the sources from people who forward such messages and spread awareness amongst them too.
Team Indore Talk is following social distancing by practicing work from home and support the government and all the authorities in their endeavor to fight this pandemic in the country. We urge all our viewers and followers to not panic and stay positive and kind to all those who are battling with this virus, stay aware and safe and assist the authorities in any way you can to prevent further spreading of this virus and be vigilant regarding the spread and forwarding of fake news. Indore has taken measures to flush out Coronavirus form the city, simultaneously we also strive to flush out all the sources of fake news successfully.
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