Strict action against fake journalists...

S Venkateshwari
Strict action against fake journalists...


The Modi government at the Center is preparing to take strict action against fake journalists across the country. It is being claimed in the viral message that the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry is preparing to crack down on fake journalists and fake channels.

Not only this, it is also being said in the message that all the people who are roaming with press ID cards across the country, their immediate investigation will be started. If they are found to be fake during the investigation, then strict action will be taken against them.


What is the truth?

This message is becoming increasingly viral on social media. The message is being shared a lot through WhatsApp. In such a situation, when this matter came in the eyes of PIB, he told its truth.

Taking a screenshot of the message, PIB tweeted from its twitter handle and wrote, 'It is being claimed that the Union Information and Broadcasting minister has said that there will be an FIR against fake journalists across the country, this claim is fake, the Union minister said. No such statement has been made in this regard.

For your information, let us tell you that PIB Fact Check brings to the public the truth of the viral fake message or post on the social media related to the government. You can also find out about the veracity of any claim by mailing on socialmedia@pib.gov.in.

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