Is lockdown going to be imposed again in the country? Amidst the war with Iran, a similar claim is being made in a message going viral on social media. A PDF is being shared with the name ‘WAR LOCKDOWN NOTICE’. It looks like an emergency warning. This document with the Ashoka Chakra symbol has been designed as if it was a government notice, but when people opened it, the truth appeared to be quite the opposite.

What was in the viral lockdown notice?

Due to this document going viral, which seemed like a ‘government order’, deep lines of worry appeared on the forehead of the people. This PDF suggested that a war-related lockdown had been imposed and appealed for immediate precautions. At first glance, this notice seemed so credible that users started forwarding it blindly without even seeing it.

What is the truth of viral notice?

When you open this document the truth will be revealed. It turns out that no official warning has been issued by the government, rather it contained a simple ‘April Fool’ message and an emoji. Which revealed that it was just a joke. People were stunned to know the truth, who had shared it in panic without seeing it.

The date of April 1 is an important reason for sharing this. Actually this message was shared on ‘April Fool’s Day’. On this day, most people share such misleading posts on social media. Let us tell you that no announcement has been made by the government regarding war related lockdown. In fact, recently the government clearly said that there is no proposal or idea regarding any kind of lockdown in the country.

This post going viral on social media is a joke and should be considered misleading. It has been aired on April Fool’s Day. Seeing its language and layout, people understood it to be real.

This viral post also shows how quickly rumors can be spread by creating fear through a misleading post. Experts advise that users should always check with official sources before forwarding any message.