Punjab Police cautions people against fake message on WhatsApp

By Ramya Patelkhana
(PTI desk)

Apr 21, 2018

06:02 pm

What's the story

The Punjab Police has cautioned the people against a "fake" message being circulated on WhatsApp, asking women to call up at a mobile number if they needed help. The WhatsApp message carried the picture of Director General of Police of Punjab Suresh Arora. The Punjab Police marked its presence on the social media earlier this year to counter misinformation campaign and false propaganda.

Twitter Post

It's a fake message; don't circulate it: Punjab Police

Dear Citizens,

A whatsapp message is being circulated with the pic of DGP PB asking ladies to call a particular no. in case of need upon which their vehicle will be tracked. It's a fake message so don't circulate it.

At your Service,
Punjab Police

— Punjab Police (@PunjabPolice) April 20, 2018

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What does the fake message read?

The message reads, "Whenever you (women) sit alone in an auto or taxi during night, you message the registration number of that vehicle at a (specified) mobile number. You will get an instant acknowledgment of the message and vehicle will then be tracked through GPS."