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The viral message suggested that the police would offer complimentary transportation for women. (Representational Image: PTI)
The false information suggested that the police would offer complimentary transportation for women between 10 PM and 6 AM.
In response to a viral message circulating online, the Karnataka State Police Department on Thursday evening clarified that claims of a new free travel scheme for women were unfounded. The false information suggested that the police would offer complimentary transportation for women between 10 PM and 6 AM and encouraged single women to call helpline numbers 1091 or 7837018555 if they were not able find a ride.
The department’s official Twitter account debunked this claim, stating, “Watch out!! On calling the control room from 10 pm to 6 am, the message of free travel for women is circulating, which is false. Call 112 for emergency assistance..”
ಗಮನಿಸಿ !!ರಾತ್ರಿ 10 ಗಂಟೆಯಿಂದ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ 6 ಗಂಟೆವರೆಗೆ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ಕೊಠಡಿಗೆ ಕರೆ ಮಾಡಿದಲ್ಲಿ, ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಎಂಬ ಮೆಸೇಜ್ ಹರಿದಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಈ ಮಾಹಿತಿಯು ಸುಳ್ಳಾಗಿದೆ. ತುರ್ತು ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ 112 ಗೆ ಕರೆಮಾಡಿ. pic.twitter.com/fEimJetDpB— ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police (@KarnatakaCops) August 22, 2024
The police emphasised that there was no such travel scheme in place and urged citizens to use 112 for emergencies. The city police’s statement reiterated that the viral message was merely a hoax.