When fake news sparks violence: India grapples with online rumours

July 14, 2018 3:33 PM

NEW DELHI (AFP) – India has been shaken by a spate of mob killings sparked by a hoax about child kidnappers spread on WhatsApp.
In just two months, 20 people have been murdered in such attacks. Officials and social media platforms have so far been powerless to stop the violence.

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