Do not believe on forwarded WhatsApp messages, says Rajnath Singh

People should not to forward messages especially on WhatsApp without verification as anti-nationalists elements are trying to stir agitation in the society by circulating fake messages said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh after inaugrating the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) intelligence unit in Delhi.

The union minister added that fake news and wrong informations are widely being circulated on social media platforms by anti-nationalists and mischief mongers.

“Do not believe on messages and forward it to anyone without verification as anti-national elements have been trying to create agitation in the society by circulating such messages,” said Singh.

He added that everyone has to be careful before circulating such messages.

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During the opening ceremony the Union Home Minister even lauded the SSB jawans for guarding the 1751 kilometer-long Indo-Nepal and 699 kilometers-long Indo-Bhutan border.

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He said, “It is tough to guard such long open borders, which allow visa-free movement of people.”