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Kolkata: The Kolkata Police has issued a stern advisory cautioning citizens against misleading posts and videos being widely circulated on social media platforms, terming them as deliberate attempts to spread misinformation.

In an official post on X, the police stated that preliminary verification has confirmed these visuals originate from other locations and have no connection to West Bengal or Kolkata.

"Certain posts/videos being circulated on social media are fake, misleading and intended to spread misinformation. Preliminary verification indicates that these visuals are from other places and do not pertain to West Bengal/Kolkata," the police said.

The authorities have announced that strict legal action is being initiated against individuals involved in creating, sharing, or circulating such false content. The police urged citizens to exercise caution and refrain from believing or forwarding unverified material.

"Citizens are requested not to believe or forward unverified content and to rely only on official sources for authentic updates. Do not fall prey to rumours," the statement added.

This advisory comes amid concerns over the rapid spread of unverified content during sensitive situations, which can create unnecessary panic and disturb public order. Officials have emphasised that only information shared through verified police channels should be considered authentic.

Citizens have been advised to report suspicious or fake content to the authorities to help curb the circulation of misinformation.

In another X post, Kolkata police cleared the misconceptions around the imposition of Section 144 in the state.

"Several fake and misleading posts are being circulated on social media regarding the imposition of Section 144. It is clarified that no such order under Section 144 has been imposed within Kolkata Police jurisdiction," Kolkata police said in the post.

"Kolkata Police is closely monitoring such content. Legal action is being initiated against those spreading misinformation or attempting to disturb public peace," the post added.

"The law and order situation in Kolkata is fully under control. Citizens are requested not to believe or share any unverified posts and to rely only on official sources for authentic updates," the post further read.