I was speaking to a senior researcher some time ago, who discussed about a recent tragedy in our temple city.
The accused of the case is linked to the ruling party of another state as his father belongs to that party.
The researcher even named the persons- the son and the father.
I was not aware of the accused father's name or affiliation.
Hearing the name, I immediately searched on Google. I shared the information that I saw on screen- "MISIDENTIFIED."
The following are the first few results:
It is often noted that when there is one post sharing misinformation to suit the agenda of person(s), many believe it and share it and make it viral. And it is accepted as truth and many news media write and publish wrong information.
Unless such info is corrected, the misinformation cycle will continue.
People have to stop the chain.
Have we stopped the chain?
One may argue that now so many posts and reports have been published about the reality.
But, by this time, as Mark Twain had said- 'A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.'
People will still have access to the older reports with misinformation. The mistaken identity and ensuing hatred will continue. The character and image of the concerned person(s) and families will be under focus and sullied and ruined.
Some people get punished for something they have not done.
This happens became of what some over-zealous crazy people have done.
They share lies without a care; they just have to share & over-share.
To recheck, reconfirm or to explore & share, they haven't a moment to spare!
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