December 19, 2023
Rumors of multi-vehicle rear-end collision in Nanjing cross-river tunnel?
Truth: On December 18, heavy snow fell in Nanjing, and a video about "multiple cars in the river tunnel were rear-ended in a row" circulated on the Internet, and reminded netizens to "pay attention to slippery roads on snowy days" and "don't drive if you can", which attracted attention. After checking with the public security department, the accident in the video occurred in the Jiangshan Street Tunnel in Nanjing on April 1, 2021. Up to now, there have been no major traffic accidents in the tunnels in Nanjing.
Netizens are reminded not to arbitrarily forward screenshots, videos, and audio messages that do not have authoritative and formal sources. Do not spread or believe rumors, and work together to create a clear cyberspace. (Source: Jiangsu Provincial Internet Harmful Information Reporting Platform, "Nanjing Internet Rumors" WeChat public account)
Misunderstandings: Vigilance: Three major misunderstandings about earthquake evacuation and risk avoidance
Myth 1: Flee outdoors immediately in the event of an earthquake
Truth: Earthquakes occur instantaneously, and people are more likely to be injured when they enter or leave buildings; bricks, billboards, and glass walls on roofs are also in danger of collapsing; and people living on high-rise buildings are prone to chaos and unnecessary trouble if they all flee at the same time. If the indoor seismic absorption conditions and building quality are good, indoor seismic absorption should be preferred.
Myth 2: Hide in the wardrobe and other furniture
Truth: Although the large wardrobe is strong, the center of gravity is too high and easy to tilt, and once people get to the cabinet, their vision will be blocked, and their limbs will be restrained, which will not only miss the opportunity to escape, but also not conducive to being rescued.
Myth 3: Lying on the ground or lying down waiting for rescue can save physical strength
Truth: Lying down or lying on your stomach during an earthquake is dangerous, which increases the flat area of the body, and the chance of being hit by objects such as rubble is 5 times greater than when standing, and lying down is not conducive to the flexible movement of the body. The best posture is to protect your head with your hands and lie on your side (to protect your spine). (Source: Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China)
Five people were punished by the police for spreading rumors
Details: In order to effectively purify the network environment and crack down on online rumors in accordance with the law, the public security organs in Hefei, Anhui Province investigated and dealt with a number of illegal acts of deliberately creating and spreading rumors on the Internet in accordance with the law, and made every effort to create a clear online environment. Five typical cases are hereby announced:
1. Investigate and deal with the case of Tao Moumou fabricating online rumors that "the Hefei subway system is paralyzed tonight" in accordance with the law
On December 12, 2023, Tao Moumou (male, 40 years old) fabricated and published false information on the online platform that "the Hefei subway system is paralyzed tonight, and a large number of people are trapped in the subway station" on the online platform, which attracted the attention of netizens. It was later verified to be a rumor. At present, the public security organs have punished Tao with administrative detention in accordance with the law.
2. Investigate and deal with the case of Lian XX fabricating online rumors that "the elderly used pesticides improperly and caused children to be poisoned" in accordance with law
On December 4, 2023, Lian Moumou (male, 48 years old) fabricated and published false information on the Internet that "an elderly man in Luohe Town, Lujiang County, caused two deaths and one injury to three children due to improper use of pesticides". After verification, in order to gain traffic, Lian Moumou maliciously pieced together and grafted the events that occurred in other places, and released them through social media, attracting the attention of netizens. At present, the public security organs have imposed an administrative detention penalty on Lian in accordance with the law.
3. Investigate and deal with Chen's fabrication of online rumors of "an explosion at an automobile factory in Hefei" in accordance with law
On September 7, 2023, Chen (male, 21 years old) forwarded a video of the fire scene through the Internet due to his prejudice against a certain car brand, and deliberately added and published false information that "a fire broke out in an automobile factory in Hefei, resulting in 15 deaths and 30 injuries", which attracted the attention of netizens. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal coercive measures against Chen in accordance with the law.
4. Investigate and deal with the case of Ding Moumou fabricating online rumors that "a woman was killed in Mengcheng Luqiao" in accordance with law
On September 6, 2023, Ding Moumou (female, 47 years old) posted false information on the Internet that "there are many police cars on Mengcheng Road and Bridge, and a woman was killed". After investigation, a woman jumped into the river at the Mengcheng Road Bridge on the same day, and the police arrived at the scene to deal with it. In order to attract attention, Ding Moumou subjectively speculated and fabricated the rumor information. At present, the public security organs have imposed an administrative punishment on Ding XX in accordance with the law.
5. Investigate and deal with the case of Wei fabricating online rumors that "a man in a community in Yaohai killed a woman" in accordance with law
On August 1, 2023, Wei (male, 46 years old) posted on the Internet that "a man in a community in Yaohai killed a woman, and the police never came". After verification, in order to win attention, Wei filmed a video of the owner of the community enjoying the cool air and posted it on Douyin, and spread rumors that there was a murder case in the community. At present, the public security organs have punished Wei with administrative detention in accordance with the law.
I would like to remind the vast number of netizens that the Internet is not a place outside the law! The public security organs will resolutely deal with those who deliberately distort facts, fabricate and spread rumors, and disrupt social order on the Internet! I hope that the vast number of netizens will keep their eyes open, maintain rational thinking, actively resist rumors on the Internet, and ensure that they do not spread, believe, or spread rumors, and work together to build a clean and clear Internet home. (Source: "Hefei Police" WeChat public account)
Producer: Jing Ke, Qu Shaohui, Editor: Li Ran, Design: Xiao Lili, Yin Lu