Delhi govt plans to launch Whatsapp number for people to complain about hate messages

The Delhi government is planning to launch a WhatsApp number on which people can complain about hate messages that are circulated on the instant messaging app in wake of the riots that claimed 42 lives in northeast Delhi, sources said on Saturday.

The government will soon appeal to the people to not forward any such message because forwarding any material which causes enmity amongst communities is a crime. The move is aimed at dealing with rumours on social media.

According to sources, there is a lot of hate material being circulated on WhatsApp. If anyone receives any such material, he/she should immediately file a complaint with Delhi Govt. The Delhi Govt will issue a WhatsApp number on which such complaints can be made. 

Delhi Government Sources: An official will screen all the complaints received. The complaints which are genuine would then be forwarded to the police for necessary action.

Delhi Government Sources: An official will screen all the complaints received. The complaints which are genuine would then be forwarded to the police for necessary action. https://t.co/33oJr7FrtQ

— ANI (@ANI) February 29, 2020