WhatsApp Rumor

Violence sparked by false information circulated on WhatsApp

1. Palghar Sadhu Lynching

2. Jurisdiction: India (April 16, 2020)
3. Original Case: Palghar sadhu lynching (Apr 16 2020, 2 Juna Akhara monks + 1 driver, tribals mistaken identity, 100+ arrested), Maharashtra
4. VictimsKalpavriksha GiriSushil GiriNilesh TelgadeDefendantsSuresh GiriDatta GiriSanjay GiriPlaintiffsState of MaharashtraInvestigatorsMaharashtra Criminal Investigation DepartmentInstitutionsKasa Police StationPalghar District CourtSupreme Court of IndiaJuna Akhara
5. Case Tags: Mob Lynching;Mistaken Identity;WhatsApp Rumor;Vigilantism