Mumbai, March 27 -- Rumors of a fuel shortage in the country are spreading rapidly on social media, with false claims suggesting that a Covid-like lockdown is imminent.
This misinformation has triggered panic among citizens, leading to massive crowds at petrol pumps. Against this backdrop, state leader Devendra Fadnavis has reassured the public that the country has an ample stock of fuel and the government has no plans to impose any kind of lockdown. He also warned that strict legal action will be taken against those spreading such fake news.
The Central Government has clarified that there is no shortage of fuel in the country. Fadnavis stated that criminal cases will be filed against those deliberately circulating false messages. Not onl...