Kolkata Police on May 5 issued a strong warning against the circulation of fake or misleading content on social media following the declaration of the West Bengal Assembly election results.
Several misleading posts are being circulated on social media by falsely linking unrelated videos and photos from other places to Kolkata after the election results.
Kolkata Police is closely monitoring such content. Strict legal action is being taken against those spreading… pic.twitter.com/a6dqboQWiF
— Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) May 5, 2026
In a post on X, Kolkata Police highlighted that several unrelated videos and photographs from different locations were being falsely shared as incidents from Kolkata. Such posts, the police said, were creating unnecessary panic and confusion among citizens. Authorities added that they are closely monitoring social media platforms and have already begun identifying accounts involved in spreading misinformation. Strict legal action, they warned, will be taken against individuals found guilty of sharing false content or attempting to disturb public order.
Reassuring residents, the police emphasised that the situation in the city remains calm and fully under control. They urged people to act responsibly online and refrain from forwarding or believing unverified information. Citizens were also encouraged to rely only on official sources for updates and to report suspicious posts that could potentially incite unrest.
The advisory comes amid a rise in viral social media posts claiming incidents of violence in parts of Kolkata following the election results. Officials clarified that many of these claims are misleading and not linked to the city, stressing the importance of maintaining peace during a sensitive time.
Meanwhile, the political landscape in West Bengal has undergone a significant shift after the recent Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive mandate, winning 207 out of 294 seats. This outcome marks a major change in the state’s governance, bringing an end to the long-standing rule of the Trinamool Congress, which saw its tally decline to 80 seats from 215 in the 2021 elections.
