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Meerut: In the wake of several instances of mob lynching based on WhatsApp rumours recently, the state police department is now gearing up to fight the menace of rumour mongering on social media. These groups will be centrally monitored from the DGP’s office in Lucknow,” the top cop said.Those willing to work as digital volunteers can apply online on UP Police’s official website (www. A panel led by SSP/SP in each district would interview and shortlist these candidates.Officials said that these volunteers will work as the department’s third eye in social media space and on the ground. Earlier, it had failed to take off despite several similar announcements made by the department in the aftermath of every major communal incident in the state in past. uppolice.gov.in)..