New Delhi/Ground Bureau — A terrifying report has been viral on social media claiming that a disease originating from Russia is 1000 times deadlier than coronavirus. The Freelance team investigated these claims to find that sensationalized news often spreads fear without scientific backing. Medical experts urge citizens to rely on official health bodies before believing such rumors.
Alongside this viral claim, several other major events occurred across India. In West Bengal, three youths from Nimdih died in a tragic road accident, plunging their families into grief. Meanwhile, Indian Railways announced a Puja Special train from Bhubaneswar to Jaynagar starting October 8 to manage festive rush.
Politically, leader Anurag Thakur stated that those spreading false narratives have received a major blow from the public. In Uttarakhand's Mukteshwar, parents have temporarily stopped sending children to schools due to safety concerns, prompting local authorities to review security measures.
