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Child Helpline Number '1098' Can Be Called To Prevent Wastage of Food at Parties? PIB Debunks Fake News Going Viral on Social Media

According to a fact check by PIB, the said claim is fake. "1098" is a childline emergency phone service that provides support to children in distress. "This service is not for food collection/delivery," PIB said while debunking the fake news.

Published: Apr 10, 2023 09:34 PM IST
Child Helpline Number '1098' Can Be Called To Prevent Wastage of Food at Parties? PIB Debunks Fake News Going Viral on Social Media

A piece of news claiming that Child helpline '1098' can be called in order to prevent wastage of food at functions and parties is going viral on social media. However, it must be noted that the news is fake. According to a fact check by PIB, the said claim is fake. "1098" is a childline emergency phone service that provides support to children in distress. "This service is not for food collection/delivery," PIB said while debunking the fake news.┬аFact Check: Government Giving Rs 1,50,000 to Daughters Under Pradhan Mantri Kanya Ashirwad Yojana? PIB Debunks Fake Claim Made by Sarkari Guru YouTube Channel.

This Claim Is Fake, Says PIB

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