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Kolkata Police Tells Residents Viral Advisory Is Fake Law and Order Remains Normal

Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Kolkata Police Tells Residents Viral Advisory Is Fake Law and Order Remains Normal

The city says the warning was manufactured online

Kolkata Police has dismissed a viral “advisory” circulating on social media as fake and misleading, assuring residents that law and order in the city is normal and being closely monitored. In a statement on X, the police warned that strict legal action will be taken against people spreading false information that could cause panic.

  • Kolkata Police says the viral advisory is fake and misleading
  • Law and order in Kolkata is described as normal and closely monitored
  • Police warned of strict action against rumor spreaders
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