Kolkata: Protests against the RG Kar crime had been infiltrated by “a small section with malicious intent”, said police after scanning social media messages.
“We have found channels of funding, major online transactions and dissemination of information through social media groups. We are looking at legal options,” said an officer. Police said multiple fake accounts were being created to spread misinformation.Personnel from all divisions are keeping eye on social media. Police have traced ‘ads’ on social media that “invited hackers to retrieve personal info” of administrators and senior cops. Cops have obtained information from WhatsApp groups, associated with protesters, that are named after specific areas.