Kuppam Police Act Against Fake Social Media Claims on Krishna Water Issue

Speedy Summary

• Kuppam police have acted against misleading social media posts claiming Krishna waters had stopped flowing into the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) Kuppam branch canal, and the canal had “dried up.”
• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu formally released Krishna waters through the HNSS canal into the Paramasamudram tank near Kuppam on August 30.
• Deputy SP Parthasarathy stated that false propaganda caused unease among farmers during the critical agricultural season at the tri-state junction. Legal action has been initiated against a YSR Congress Party sympathizer in connection wiht these posts.Investigations are ongoing to trace their origin.
• Officials confirmed water is being supplied as scheduled and inspections show a steady flow of water in the HNSS canal amid allegations of disruption deemed “baseless.” Farmers were advised not to share misinformation, with cybercrime laws invoked for offenders spreading false details online.
• In a separate incident, 17-year-old Yohan from Paramasamudram village drowned while swimming in the tank filled with Krishna waters from the canal after venturing into deeper areas.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The crackdown on misinformation around water distribution highlights ongoing challenges India faces concerning disinformation’s impact on critical resources like agriculture, which is especially vulnerable during peak seasons. ensuring accurate communication about resource availability and addressing baseless claims can help maintain stability among affected communities while relying on timely inspections.The tragic drowning incident underscores broader concerns regarding safety around overflowing reservoirs or tanks fed by large-scale irrigation systems like HNSS canals-a potential area meriting stronger awareness campaigns or safety measures for local populations frequenting such sites.

Read more: Published – September 05, 2025 08:08 pm IST