Don’t Panic: Hyderabad Police Deny High Alert Reports

Whenever there is an act of terrorism, the government of India and the security authorities elevate the security arrangements as a precautionary measure. But at the same time, a few more enthusiastic media channels and social media groups spread news about high alerts and terrorism threats to gain viewership.

Once the activity has happened with regard to Hyderabad, as there have been WhatsApp messages and social media reports about the city being put on high alert by the police in view of an alert from the central intelligence service.

However, the Hyderabad police have affirmatively confirmed that there is no truth in these speculations.

There are several fake messages circulating on WhatsApp claiming that Telangana has been declared a ‘high alert zone’ and that a special team has been appointed, with an advisory issued to Telugu states. These claims are false. Please do not believe or forward such rumors. Always rely on official sources for accurate information, the statement from Hyderabad police read.

Coming to social media, there have been a few posts with the central image of Charminar carrying the communication that Hyderabad has been put on high alert due to terrorism threat. The police clarified that this social media narrative is also falls, and there is no need for the public to panic on the same.

Any alert or precautionary measure will be officially communicated through the Hyderabad Police social media handle, and there is no need to panic on this front.