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Haryana Police Deny Rumours of IIT Baba’s Death as Social Media Claims Go Viral
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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Social media posts claiming the death of the self‑styled ‘IIT baba’ have gone viral, prompting Haryana police to issue a statement saying no confirmation of his demise exists.
Social media platforms have been flooded with posts alleging that the popular self‑styled guru known as ‘IIT baba’ has died. The unverified claims have been shared widely, creating confusion among his followers.
In response, the Haryana police released an official statement saying they have not received any credible information confirming the guru’s death. The police urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified rumors that could cause panic.
Authorities also warned that spreading false information online may attract legal action under existing cyber‑law provisions. They asked anyone with genuine information to contact the police directly.
The incident highlights the rapid spread of unverified content on digital platforms and the challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing misinformation.
No further details about the alleged incident have been provided, and the police continue to monitor online chatter for any credible leads.
In response, the Haryana police released an official statement saying they have not received any credible information confirming the guru’s death. The police urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified rumors that could cause panic.
Authorities also warned that spreading false information online may attract legal action under existing cyber‑law provisions. They asked anyone with genuine information to contact the police directly.
The incident highlights the rapid spread of unverified content on digital platforms and the challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing misinformation.
No further details about the alleged incident have been provided, and the police continue to monitor online chatter for any credible leads.