High Court asks Punjab to prioritise fact-checking after unrest over false event
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has questioned how a non-existent event shared on social media led to unrest.
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By Aditi Sharma , Editor, India & Education
Published 16 Oct 2026, 9:55 AM IST
The court asked the state to prioritise fact-checking and preventing misinformation from triggering public disorder. The headline does not detail further directions.
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Aditi Sharma — Aditi Sharma leads e Akhabaar's India and Education desks. She edits national news from across the states and follows schools, universities, entrance examinations and education policy, with a focus on what official…
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