Indian protesters demanding the arrest and punishment of people involved in the killing of two men in Karbi Anglong district. Photo: AFP
Death by fake news: Indian authorities blame ‘irresponsible and explosive messages’ on WhatsApp for lynchings
Violence based on misjudgment or malicious information are not a new phenomenon in India but the spread of smartphones and internet access in the country’s poorest and most isolated areas has exacerbated the problem
Indian protesters demanding the arrest and punishment of people involved in the killing of two men in Karbi Anglong district. Photo: AFP
