Police departments across India have been posting public awareness messages on their social media handles to inform the public to stay alert and aware of various issues. Be it cybercrimes, sharing false information on social media or urging people to take precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the police departments are sharing advisories on social media to keep the public informed.

Pune police shared a post explaining about the harm of posting false and unverified information on popular messaging platform WhatsApp. They explained what happens when one shares misinformation, half-truths and fake news on WhatsApp. “Don't fall for such 'siyappas', remember to verify facts before forwarding!” wrote the police department.