The Indian Army has been called to control seven areas in Mumbai that are not following the 21 day lockdown and are out of the Mumbai police’s control.
The viral fake message claims seven areas in Mumbai, most of them in South Mumbai have been blacklisted by the police as they unable to control the crowds. It further claims that the Army has been called in and given power to use rubber bullets., "The viral message in Hindi reads Red Alert: These areas have been blacklisted 1. Nal Bazar 2. Mohd Ali Road 3. Bhindi Bazar 4. Dongri 5. Madanpura 6. Kala Pani 7. Saat Rasta ! The blacklisted areas are beyond police control so the police has called in the military. now the military will keep a strict vigil on these areas and can use baton and rubber bullets to bring things under control. So, please stop venturing out of your houses immediately. Share this with everyone.", "BOOM got in touch with spokesperson of Mumbai Police, Pranay Ashok, who rubbished the claims and called the message entirely fake.", , , , , The message is being shared in the backdrop of the 21-day lockdown called by the government to slow the spread of Coronavirus in the country. As of now, the deadly COVID-19 has infected more than 980 individuals and 25 have lost their lives to it., "The message shared below was sent on BOOMs WhatsApp helpline.", A quick search with the text on social media revealed that the message is being shared on Facebook and Twitter as well., "❌❌ RED ALERT  Mumbai ke En Ilaako Ko Black List Me Dala Gya Hai1. Nal bazar 2. Mohd Ali Rd3. Bhindi bazar 4. Dongri5. Madanpura 6. Kala Pani7. Saat rastaChinhit ilake police control se bahar Hai,Eslliye Police Ne Military Forces Ko Bulaya Gya Hai.@AskAnshul", ❌❌ RED ALERT ❌❌    Mumbai En Ilaako Ko Black List Me Dala Gya Hai    1. Nal bazar   2. Mohd Ali Rd  3. Bhindi bazar   4...., , BOOM contacted Mumbai Police PRO Pranay Ashok, who told us that no such thing is happening, and that the message is factually incorrect . "There\s nothing like that going on. No such measures are being taken. This message is entirely fake," he said., We further looked for media reports of such an announcement and did not find any report. There is also no official government notification about such an alert in the area., "BOOM also found that the army and paramilitary forces have not been deployed for curfew control in Mumbai. Recently, Maharashtra sought the Indian Armys help to enable free movement of essential goods including medical infrastructure across the state.", "BOOM got in touch with Sangramsingh Nishandar, District Commissioner of Police, Zone 1 Mumbai, who confirmed to us that a case has been registered at Mumbais JJ Marg Police Station under IPC 188 and 269, against an individual named Sohail Salim Punjabi for circulating this rumour. He was arrested at Peru Lane in Mumbais Pathan Wadi area, and then later released on bail.", BOOM’s WhatsApp Helpline, Need Help To Verify An Image Or A Video? Send It To Us On +91 77009 06588, Boom is now available on Telegram, Click here to read our latest fact check stories and other updates.
False: Army Called In To Control Seven Areas In Mumbai