1. Four-Tier Verification Process
In the age of viral social media rumors and forwarded WhatsApp misinformation, JodhpurToday.in applies a strict multi-tier verification process before any claim or viral event is reported:
- Primary Official Verification: Contacting relevant government departments (Jodhpur Municipal Corporation, Police Commissionerate, District Collectorate, Discom, etc.).
- Ground Witness Corroboration: Dispatching local reporters or interviewing multiple independent eyewitnesses present at the scene.
- Multimedia Forensics: Reverse image searches, metadata verification, and geolocation checks for user-submitted photos or video clips.
- Senior Editor Sign-Off: Final factual sign-off by the bureau editor before publication.
2. Handling Social Media Rumors
When a local rumor gains traction in Jodhpur (e.g. curfew rumors, examination leak claims, false weather alarms), our desk produces explicit Fact Check / Reality Check articles explaining the facts and quoting designated authorities to prevent public panic.
3. Requesting a Fact-Check
Citizens and community members can submit suspicious claims, posters, or viral videos regarding Jodhpur for our fact-checking desk to investigate.