NOIDA: Police on Friday dismissed social media posts claiming that YouTuber Dhruv Rathee had been arrested by Noida Police, describing the claims as false, misleading and baseless.In a fact-check statement, the police clarified that Rathee had not been arrested by Noida Police and urged the public not to believe or circulate unverified claims on social media.The police also appealed to people to verify the authenticity of information before sharing it online to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumours.Warning against the circulation of false or misleading content, the police said that those found spreading rumours or disseminating untrue information would face strict legal action under applicable laws.The clarification came after posts claiming Rathee’s arrest began circulating on social media, prompting the police to issue an official rebuttal.
