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WhatsApp could face legal action in India if it does not take further steps to tackle the spread of false rumours, the government said Thursday, in fresh criticism of the platform over a spate of lynchings.
More than 20 people have been killed by mobs in the past two months across the country after being accused of child kidnapping and other crimes in viral messages circulated on WhatsApp.
Under pressure from authorities to end the spread of "fake news", the hugely popular smartphone service has introduced new features to help users identify messages that have been forwarded.
But in a strongly worded statement released Thursday, India's information technology ministry said the action taken was not enough.
"Rampant circulation of irresponsible messages in large volumes on their platform have not been addressed adequately by WhatsApp," it said.
"When rumours and fake news get propagated by mischief-mongers, the medium used for such propagation cannot evade responsibility and accountability.
"If (WhatsApp) remain mute spectators they are liable to be treated as abettors and thereafter face consequent legal action."
WhatsApp has also bought full-page adverts in Indian newspapers with tips on how to spot misinformation.
ater a spate of mob lynchings in India, fuelled by fake news, WhatsApp takes out full page newspaper ads to help users separate fact from fiction when using its service. pls don't let something like this happen in indonesia https://t.co/MGgRZvAF9J pic.twitter.com/qxkkZcl7R7But the platform has refused to snoop on user content to help authorities crack down on the issue, citing privacy protection.
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