Mohali: In a major development in the fake video case involving Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Mohali court has issued notices to Facebook and Google, directing them to take immediate action.
The court has ordered Facebook to remove the objectionable video within 24 hours, marking a strong move against the spread of misinformation on social media platforms.
The case pertains to a morphed and misleading video of Chief Minister Mann that went viral on various platforms, prompting the Punjab government to take legal action to prevent the circulation of manipulated content.
Officials stated that such fake videos can harm public trust and mislead citizens, and the government is determined to curb digital misinformation through legal and technical means.
