Karur stampede fallout: Youtuber Maridhas picked up for posts; released after inquiry
Chennai police are actively cracking down on misinformation following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. YouTuber Maridhas was questioned and released, while Felix Gerald, a BJP functionary, and TVK cadres were arrested for spreading fake news. Authorities have booked 25 social media accounts, intensifying monitoring to curb unverified claims circulating online after the tragedy.
Chennai police are actively cracking down on misinformation following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. YouTuber Maridhas was questioned and released, while Felix Gerald, a BJP functionary, and TVK cadres were arrested for spreading fake news. Authorities have booked 25 social media accounts, intensifying monitoring to curb unverified claims circulating online after the tragedy.
