'AI used, words put in mouths of influencers': 1,093 social media accounts blocked over fake news on Murshidabad violence

Since April 11, West Bengal police have blocked 1,093 social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube for allegedly spreading fake news and inciting communal tension related to the Murshidabad violence. Many of these accounts are fake or operated from outside the state, prompting legal action and internet restrictions in affected areas to curb misinformation.