The Centre on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading fake news about the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. The move came amid violent protests against the scheme in different parts of the country since it was announced a few days ago.
The central agencies are engaged in tracking those engaged in spreading fake news with the help of WhatsApp. At least 10 people have already been arrested in this connection. The Press Information Bureau has also opened a fact check line to verify information regarding the scheme.
However, information about these groups or if any action has been initiated against their administrators was not immediately known.