NEW DELHI: Herbal cures for coronavirus infection, pictures mimicking government notifications, communal content, audio clips declaring national emergency are few examples of how fake news and misinformation is being circulated on social media platforms sparking panic while making it difficult for the government and others to do do their jobs in these difficult times. "During lockdown period, India's dependence on the foreign communication network is a matter of national concern.
We will come out from the current crisis of coronavirus, but if social media companies’ patronage to fake news virus is not stopped, then it may start new era of data colonialism in India," said Virag Gupta, a Supreme Court lawyer.