THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There was wide social media campaign that Excise Commissioner Rishiraj Singh had taken part in Ayyappa Jyothi held at 6 pm on Wednesday.

A photo of a person bearing a very close similarity was also used to substantiate this claim.

The campaign started soon after former DGP Senkumar took part in Ayyappa Jyothi. But, what is truth behind this news? Kerala Kaumudi Online examines. If one closely examines the photo, it becomes clear that the man seen in the photo is not Rishiraj Singh but only his look-alike.

The Cyber Police have filed a case against persons behind the campaign. The police is observing certain social media pages and persons in this connection. Police circles informed that strong action will be taken if fake new is spread.

Meanwhile, Rishiraj Singh has given a complaint to State Police Chief, asking him to take action against those spreading false news.