Due to the death of 31 year old Arpan Katoch in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, the notoriety on social media and tendency to blame someone before the completion of investigation has started to be discussed. The case related to the death of a college student in Dharamshala has raised questions regarding the allegations and public reactions on social media. Making subjective conclusions about an individual before all the information is available may have consequences for his or her personal life and family, whether the issue or the events leading to it are different.
Banana questions present in the death of young person in Kasauli
Due to the death of 31 year old Arpan Katoch in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, discussion has started regarding the consequences of defamation on social media. Arpan, a resident of Kangra district, used to work as a cook in a hotel in Kasauli.
Some of his photographs in military uniform would have surfaced on social media. After this, allegations were made against him regarding himself as a military officer and this matter reached the police.
The police interrogated them. According to the information that came to light after that, investigation did not find his involvement in anti-national activities. Police's assignments would have been bananas.
After this, Arpan consumed poisonous substance and died during treatment. In some circles, he is said to be suffering from defamation on social media. However, there has been no official confirmation as to what caused his death.
The consequences that a person's image creates on the Internet may or may not have on his or her personal life are highlighted. Whether the allegations are true or false, it is not easy to remove the stigma caused by public comment.
Questions related to Dharamshala College
After the death of a student of a government college in Dharamshala, a series of allegations and reactions started on social media. After a video related to the student surfaced, serious allegations were made against the student along with an assistant professor.
Or the police started investigating the matter. During the primary investigation by the education department, no evidence was found to corroborate the allegations of ragging and casteist remarks. Only, the investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct against the professor would begin at that time.
It is necessary to take the complaints seriously and no one should be declared guilty before the investigation is completed. The rights of both the complainant and the accused person should be respected.
Information fraud due to deepfakes and AI
The problem of spreading bad news on social media is not just about keeping rumors in check. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), they create realistic images, sounds and videos.
By using deepfake technology, a person can pretend to have made a statement that he never made. In particular, artificial videos involving military officers, persons in public office and ordinary citizens may create misunderstandings. Sharing such material without checking it may cause harm to the person concerned.
What conclusions can be drawn from a viral post?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Surya Kant has raised questions on the problems created by every citizen taking up the role of a journalist. He would have commented during the hearing related to freedom of expression and independent journalism.
Today, through social media one can make one's words reach millions of people. Often such incidents come to light due to the posts of ordinary citizens, many of whom would not have been targeted before. Only if conclusions are drawn against someone before knowing the complete information, then problems are created.
Watching a few second clip of a video does not determine what actually happened. Only a part of what happened can be seen in the video. Junya photographs and videos are often disseminated in connection with recent events. Therefore, a person's image can be tarnished even before the truth is revealed.
Information verification required before sharing a post
It is not often thought about how easy it is to make an accusation against someone on the Internet, yet how widespread its consequences can be. A post would be shared in front of everyone. Often the petitioner is not even investigated whether the information is true or not.
Especially in serious cases, it is necessary to wait until the request from the police, the side of the concerned party and complete information about the incident is available. If someone's boat or photograph is broadcasted without confirmation, his problems may increase.
It is wrong to publish someone's personal telephone number, address or family information on the Internet. The consequences of online stalking and persistent targeting of a person are not limited to the individual's limited relief. He may face questions and insults from his family members.
Everyone has the right to express their opinion. There is nothing wrong in posing a decisive or deductive question. Simply, considering the question and finding someone guilty are two different things. It takes a few seconds to share a post on mobile; But it may take many years to rebuild the reputation damaged by this.