Fake advertisement about sale of hospital in social media; police arrest man from Keralam
A Kerala man has been arrested for posting a fake advertisement on social media claiming that properties belonging to a prominent hospital in Madurai were for sale. Police have registered a case against the individual for spreading misinformation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing threat of digital misinformation and fraud, prompting authorities to warn the public about verifying online advertisements.
A man from Kerala was arrested for allegedly posting a fake advertisement on social media claiming that properties belonging to a hospital in Madurai were available for sale.
Following a complaint from the chief administrative officer R. Manivannan of Velammal Medical College and Hospital, Madurai, the police registered a case under Sections 318 (2), 336 (4) of the BNS and among others.
The complainant had stated that the accused had posted on the social media that the properties belonging to the Velammal institutions were up for sale. This was absolutely fake and there was no truth in it, the chief administrative officer had mentioned, the police said.
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