Delhi Govt to launch WhatsApp helpline

Delhi Government will soon launch a Whatsapp helpline number for people on which complaints can be lodged about hate messages/videos being circulated following the recent violence in North-East Delhi.

While social media sites are being used a tool to spread messages and videos about riots, Delhi Government official said, “There is a lot of hate material being circulated on WhatsApp. If anyone receives any such material, he/she should immediately file a complaint with Delhi Govt. The Delhi Government will issue a WhatsApp number on which such complaints can be made.”

According to the official, a Government official will screen all the complaints received and the complaints which are genuine would then be forwarded to police for necessary action.